The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest
The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest

Author: J. Duane Sept

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Published: 2019-05-25

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1550172042

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The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Southeast Alaska. Covering the Pacific Northwest’s most common shoreline-dwelling flora and fauna, the guide gives in each entry a detailed description of appearance and habitat accompanied by colour photos for easy identification of any creature you might encounter as you explore your local beach. Simple but essential information on tides and the various habitats within the intertidal zones is also provided to assist beachcombers in exploring safely with minimal ecological impact. The New Beachcomber’s Guide even contains up-to-date descriptions of the best beachcombing sites and when to visit them—you may even find your new favourite exploration grounds! Thoroughly revised and packed with handy and accessible information, this guide belongs in the beach bag or backpack of any avid naturalist, amateur beachcomber or adventurous family.

A Student's Guide to the Seashore
A Student's Guide to the Seashore

Author: J. D. Fish

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 573

ISBN-13: 1139494511

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This unique, concise and beautifully-illustrated guide allows students to identify over 650 of the common, widespread animals and seaweeds of the shore. User-friendly dichotomous keys are supported by details of diagnostic features and biology of each species. Now enhanced with 32 pages of colour, this much acclaimed guide is invaluable to students of marine biology at any level. Questions such as how does the species reproduce? What is its life-cycle? How does it feed? are answered in the notes accompanying each species to give a fascinating insight into the diversity and complexity of life on the shore. The text is supported by an extensive glossary of scientific terms and a comprehensive bibliography is included to aid further study. The third edition builds on the excellent reviews of earlier editions and will continue to appeal to a wide readership, including students, teachers and naturalists.

The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California
The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California

Author: J. Duane Sept

Publisher: Harbour Publishing Company

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781550174960

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The California coast is one of the world's richest, most diverse habitats for intertidal marine life. It is also the site of one the world's greatest population concentrations and tourist destinations. Until now, the many millions of people living on and visiting California's coastline have gone without a guide to aid in exploring the abundant seashore life right under their noses. The revised edition of The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California changes everything. In a book that is as visually stunning as it is informative, Duane Sept dedicates full-colour photographs and thorough descriptions to each of the most common plants and animals to be found along the saltwater shores of California. Each entry includes the most useful common names for the species along with the scientific or Latin name; a description of its distinguishing physical features or behaviour; and information on its size, habitat and range. There are also sections on understanding tides and intertidal habitats, lists of the best beachcombing sites in California and tips on how to observe seashore life in an ecologically friendly manner. Scientifically accurate, yet simple and straightforward in approach, The revised edition of The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California is the perfect companion for every interested observer - the family or the school group, the Sunday beach-walker or the career naturalist.

Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas
Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas

Author: Blair E. Witherington

Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1561644900

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"Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas" satisfies a beachcomber's curiosity within a comprehensive yet easily browsed guide covering beach processes, plants, animals, minerals, and manmade objects. Full-color photos. Maps.

Concise Seashore Wildlife Guide
Concise Seashore Wildlife Guide

Author: Bloomsbury

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-11-06

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1472918401

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This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes nearly 180 species that live in the area between land and sea called the intertidal, or littoral, zone. Home to plants and animals that are usually very different in form from their land-based relatives, the seashore is unlike any terrestrial habitat. This guide includes all the most common molluscs, crustaceans, seaweeds, fishes, spiny creatures such as starfishes and sea urchins, mammals and many other species found here, and is invaluable for anyone wanting to find out more about the fascinating shells and other objects they may pick up on our shores. Each species account includes accurate artworks and a concise written account that covers essential details such as size, general description, habitat, ecology, and distribution in Britain and the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home.

The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California

Author: J. Duane Sept

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Published: 2023-07-29

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1990776086

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Newly revised and updated, this guide to the most common animals and plants of the California seashore is a must-have companion for any curious beach visitor. Look no further than The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California for the essential tidal guidebook. More than 270 of the sponges, molluscs, crustaceans, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and other flora and fauna you’re likely to see are described here in concise detail, and each is photographed in splendid colour for identification in the natural habitat. This book contains an additional comprehensive guide to California’s best beachcombing sites and their distinctions, serving as an all-inclusive and beautifully informative resource. A perfect gift for yourself or any other beach walkers in your life, The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California will delight casual and expert naturalists alike.

A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic
A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

Author: J. Duane Sept

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0691238022

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The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs and brief, precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Duane Sept covers more than 225 common intertidal species found on rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks, and explains the natural history of these specialized organisms. He also describes tidal habitats, tells how to explore the seashore in a safe and environmentally responsible way, and provides extensive information on some of the best places in the North Atlantic to view seashore life. Both casual and dedicated beachcombers will find this a handy, enjoyable, and reliable guide. The first full-color photographic guide to North Atlantic seashore life Includes some 300 color photographs and illustrations Makes species identification quick and easy Covers more than 225 common intertidal species found from Canada to Cape Cod Covers rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks Tells how to explore safely and in an environmentally responsible way Provides extensive information on some of the best places to visit in the Atlantic Northeast

A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife
A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife

Author: Noble S. Proctor

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 9780300106589

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A spectacular field guide to the many fascinating creatures of the ocean world algon the norhteaster coast of the United States and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Seashore Creatures
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Seashore Creatures

Author: Norman A. Meinkoth

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 1981-12-12

Total Pages: 822

ISBN-13: 0394519930

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The most comprehensive field guide available to the wonders of the North American seashore--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. Discover the seashore's natural treasures with this handy guide, which covers nearly 700 species in full detail and makes identification quick and easy with arrangement by shape and by color. Featuring beautiful color photographs and a durable vinyl binding, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Seashore Creatures is incredibly detailed yet portable and sturdy enough for any seaside excursion. It is an authoritative companion for beachcombers, tidepool explorers and marine enthusiasts, as well as an exciting, educational gift for children.

The Essential Guide to Beachcombing and the Strandline
The Essential Guide to Beachcombing and the Strandline

Author: Steve Trewhella

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-06-08

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0691232423

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Immerse yourself in the beachcombing experience; the wind in your face, the smell of salt spray, the roar of the ocean; it’s an assault on the senses, the perfect tonic. From time immemorial people have been drawn to the beach to collect practical resources as well as mysterious objects that have fuelled myth and folklore – it is our inherent hunter-gatherer instinct. The beach strandline is also a wildlife habitat, home to a unique community of plants and animals, many found nowhere else. They create a rich and ever-changing oasis of life in the otherwise harsh environment of the beach. Whether you are a seasoned beachcomber, a casual visitor or an enthusiastic naturalist, this book is for you. It will satisfy your curiosity about each treasure found cast up on the beach, be it a pretty seashell or an exotic ocean voyager. ​​​​​​​• Descriptions of common and rare beach finds, both natural and man-made • Clear photographs showing objects and species as found on the strandline and in their natural habitat • Suggestions for family activities related to beachcombing • A comprehensive account of the living flora and fauna of the beach strandline • Information on threats and conservation measures for the marine and coastal environment