Fish Identification Books for Kids & Families

Books that teach fish ID and a love for the ocean

There are no better guides out there to teach kids fish identification, and they LOVE that it's a scavenger hunt! Underwater Spotter is designed specifically for beginner ocean explorers.

These fish id books simplify the identification process with a step-by-step approach, making them great for all ages. Kids start by identifying fish based on family, body shape, and behavior, then learn to tell apart species that are commonly confused.

The best part? Tracking their sightings makes each dip in the ocean even more exciting! Your kids will be competing with each other to see who can spot the most fish! What a great way to keep them from screens 🐙

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What makes Underwater Spotter different?

  • Fish ID Made Simple

    Unlike the other fish ID options for kids on the market, Underwater Spotter is concise and purpose driven. It's not thousands of pages long or only a single card. Learn to identify fish families and 2 local species of each.

  • New Underwater Purpose

    The "go-find-it" aspect of the guides give kids a reason to hit the water until they find all 50 fish in the book! It can be an independent activity or with the whole family, and everyone can compete to see who finds the fish first!

  • All About The Fishy Facts

    The books teach fun facts and behaviors to look for while your kids are in the water. Learning the oddities of the underwater world and how fish operate adds a new understanding of the sea life they see.
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Making waves with kids and families

kid holding underwater spotter book

Meet Jones, a 'Turtle' Underwater Spotter

"The Underwater Spotter guide made our Fiji trip not only fun but educational. Our 8yo Son studied the guide, which got him familiar with what he may spot while in Fiji and after each snorkel adventure, he would get excited to review the book to mark off each fish or sea creature he encountered. He was thrilled when he reached Sea Turtle level, spotting 33 fish while on our trip. Thank you for making a guide that made our trip that much more memorable!"

- Kimberly, Jones' mom.

Florida Ocean Life Guide

Awesome Guide

"This is a great guide. My daughter loves it as well. Our next trip to FL to dive, we will be looking for the animals we have not found that are in there."

- Jeff R.
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Belize Ocean Life Guide

Fun!

"What a fun way to engage the family on our upcoming trip! It is simple enough for everyone to use and descriptive enough for more seasoned snorkelers."

- Christie G.
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Caribbean Ocean Life Guide

Fun and educational

"We homeschool, we snorkel, my teen does scuba and we live in Florida. I was hesitant to buy from a FB advertisement but I'm impressed with these books and excited to use them. The paper quality seems top notch and the images are beautiful."

- Daryl E
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Can your kids collect them all?

Each guide has 52 local fish and ocean animals for your kids to find and check off. As each animal is collected, your kids level up their underwater spotting status. They start as a Chum when they find their first fish, and move upwards through the ranks as Sea Stars, Pufferfish, Manta Rays and end as a Whale Shark if they find them all!

As your kids explore the ocean, they’ll not only discover amazing sea creatures but also gain a deeper appreciation for the ocean and it's marine life. With each new fish or animal they spot, they’ll learn about the species and their role in the ecosystem—making it both a fun and educational experience! They will be begging to get back in the water until they check them all off.

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