The earth's oceans hold many surprises - from microscopic invertebrates off Papua New Guinea to great white sharks off Baja California. FIFTY PLACES TO DIVE BEFORE YOU DIE takes readers on a virtual tour of the world's greatest diving venues, as recommended by professional underwater photographers, tour leaders, adventurers, and dive industry professionals. All the world's seas are represented, from the icy waters off Antarctica to the tropics of Fiji and the south Pacific to the reefs surrounding Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The book features 40 vivid photographs that capture the brilliant colour and beauty of the sea.

Chris Santella is the author of 21 books, including 17 titles in the Fifty Places series. Based in Portland, Oregon, Biking with Grandma is his first picture book.