This updated and enlarged 2nd edition features over 30 additional species and 70 new photographs. From the beautiful cool waters of Catalina Island to the frigid straits teaming with life in British Columbia, this book covers it all. This is the most comprehensive pictorial fish ID guide ever published for these waters. Over 320 superb colour photographs are presented in our popular, quick-reference format.
How to use this book -- Heavy body/large lips -- Bulbous, spiny-headed bottom dwellers -- Eels & eal-like bottom-dwellers -- Elongated bottom-dwellers -- Flatfish/bottom dwellers -- Odd-shaped bottom dwellers -- Odd-shaped & other swimmers -- Silvery swimmers -- Sharks & rays -- Common name index -- Scientific name index -- Personal record of fish sightings.
Comprehensive and user-friendly format takes the guess work out of visually identifying more than 300 fish species that inhabit the waters from southern California to Alaska.
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to West Coast marine fishes. From the Arctic waters of Alaska to the southern tip of California, this fully illustrated guide captures the stunning diversity of fishes along the western coastlines of the United States and Canada. The combined work of renowned marine science illustrator Val Kells and distinguished ichthyologists Luiz A. Rocha and Larry G. Allen, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California is this region's most current and thorough fish identification guide. Whether you are an angler, scuba diver, naturalist, student, or teacher, you will find every fish you're trying to identify, each shown in lifelike detail. The book's coverage extends from shallow, brackish waters to depths of about 200 meters. Key features include Over 950 illustrations of adults, juveniles, and color variants Descriptions of 157 fish families and almost 700 species Text presented adjacent to the illustrations Concise details about the biology, range, and distribution of each species Poised to become your go-to reference, this guide will find a welcome spot on your boat, in your backpack, or on your bookshelf.
More than 600 species are described in detail, with more than 525 illustrations. This is the guide for quick, reliable identification of fishes that you'll encounter while fishing, snorkeling, diving, or even strolling along a Pacific Coast beach.
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prizewinning underwater photographer, Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labelled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behaviour--everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!
Identify marine fish of the Pacific Coast with this pocket-size guide. Whether you're snorkeling with your family or on a fishing trip in the Pacific, you're bound to encounter a variety of marine wildlife. If you're curious about the fish you see, then Pacific Coast Fish Finder by Ron Russo is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use book, you can identify common marine fish, sharks, and rays by sight. The booklet begins with introductions to fish anatomy and biology, followed by an at-a-glance identification chart to fish species by shape and a guide to shark teeth. A field guide section presents 130 marine fish, organized by families such as sharks, salmon, rockfish, and tunas. Professional illustrations by Ann Caudle and visual descriptions help you to identify each species. Book Features: Simple guide to marine fish identification 130 species of common fish, sharks, and rays Introductions to fish anatomy, biology, distribution, and more Professional illustrations with key markings for identification Small (6- by 4-inch) format that fits into a pocket or pack This guide is applicable to the West Coast states of Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as coastal Baja California and Canada.
This is the largest species of sea pen encountered by divers in the northern Pacific. the short, slender branches of the stalk are white, as are the polyps.
