Whelks to Whales

Whelks to Whales
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Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Total Pages : 680
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781550179842
ISBN-13 : 1550179845
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Whelks to Whales by : Rick M. Harbo

Newly revised and updated in 2010 with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400 of the most common species, the fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, sea algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed. The book is arranged for quick identification with colour-coded sections, full-colour photographs and comprehensive but concise information on size, range, habitat and facts of interest about each species. A glossary, checklist, reading list and full index are included.

Whelks to Whales

Whelks to Whales
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Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822027767128
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Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Whelks to Whales by : Rick M. Harbo

Winner of a 2000 BC Book Award and a BC Bestseller

Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest

Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest
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Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Total Pages : 408
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822035722057
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest by : Andrew Lamb

The most comprehensive collection of photographs of the Pacific Northwest marine life published!

Four Fish

Four Fish
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781101442296
ISBN-13 : 1101442298
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Four Fish by : Paul Greenberg

“A necessary book for anyone truly interested in what we take from the sea to eat, and how, and why.” —Sam Sifton, The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed author of American Catch and The Omega Princple and life-long fisherman, Paul Greenberg takes us on a journey, examining the four fish that dominate our menus: salmon, sea bass, cod, and tuna. Investigating the forces that get fish to our dinner tables, Greenberg reveals our damaged relationship with the ocean and its inhabitants. Just three decades ago, nearly everything we ate from the sea was wild. Today, rampant overfishing and an unprecedented biotech revolution have brought us to a point where wild and farmed fish occupy equal parts of a complex marketplace. Four Fish offers a way for us to move toward a future in which healthy and sustainable seafood is the rule rather than the exception.

Sharks of the Pacific Northwest

Sharks of the Pacific Northwest
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Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822034656579
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Sharks of the Pacific Northwest by : Alessandro De Maddalena

Those who think of sharks as something only found in tropical waters will be surprised to learn that there are 18 species of sharks in the cool waters of the Pacific Northwest, from the 27-inch brown catshark to the 39-foot basking shark. Sharks of the Pacific Northwest provides for the identification of these species, with spectacular photographs and accurate paintings and drawings, plus summaries of the sharks' classification, morphology, distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction and behaviour. It also includes a concise general account of shark evolution, anatomy and physiology, as well as discussion of attacks on humans and details of shark fisheries. It is primarily aimed at a broad, non-technical readership, but its up-to-date and detailed contents make it a useful tool for professional biologists and zoologists.

The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet
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Publisher : BBC Books
Total Pages : 384
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0563384980
ISBN-13 : 9780563384984
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Blue Planet by : Andrew Byatt

Ours is a watery planet, with two-thirds of its surface made up of water. Yet few places on Earth retain their secrets as well as oceans. Beyond the shorelines lies a largely undiscovered world, with its secrets only just beginning to be revealed. The Blue Planet explores this fascinating environment in all its variety, from the apparent 'desert' of the open ocean to the abyssal depths where monstrous creatures lurk in the darkness. The Blue Planet is divided into seven chapters, each focusing on a single habitat, which combine to form a comprehensive guide to the world's oceans. A series of smaller, specialist-interest books associated with The Blue Planet are being published simultaneously which each take an in-depth look at particular marine animals.

Sparky

Sparky
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 246
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781440187544
ISBN-13 : 1440187541
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Sparky by : Wendy Shymanski

It is springtime in the Khutzeymateen Valley of northern British Columbia and the rainforest has again come alive after a long winter's nap. A new addition to the valley is Sparky, a frisky mischievous grizzly bear cub eager to explore the world the bears call Waipo. During Sparky's first summer there is much to learn; not only from his mother, but also from the other creatures of the forest and from nature itself. Sparky: The World's Most Lovable and Mischievous Bear Cub takes the reader on an intriguing journey into the lives of the elusive grizzly bear, as seen through the eyes of a first-year cub. This novel is based upon factual information and stories recorded by the author over a ten year period of studying and photographing the Khutzeymateen Valley grizzly bears. This remarkable harborage is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, including approximately sixty grizzly bears. Shymanski has delicately woven her observations into a playful, heartwarming story to delight all ages. Sparky: The World's Most Lovable and Mischievous Bear Cub is a beautiful, magical tale of the mystical Khutzeymateen Valley and the grizzly bears, who, if they could speak, might have told the story themselves.

A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico

A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 418
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780300113280
ISBN-13 : 0300113285
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico by : Noble S. Proctor

DIVA uniquely comprehensive and beautiful guide to more than 600 species of fauna and flora along the coasts of the southeastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico/div

Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest

Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
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Publisher : Harbour Publishing Company
Total Pages : 335
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1550174711
ISBN-13 : 9781550174717
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest by : Andy Lamb

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!

Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest

Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
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Publisher : Madiera Park, B.C. : Harbour Publishing
Total Pages : 280
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822023964786
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest by : Rick M. Harbo

This easy to follow, full-colour guide introduces the more than 250 species of mollusks found along the beaches and shallow waters of the Pacific Northwest.