Northwest Seashore Life: A Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants - Paperback

by Waterford Press (Author), James Kavanagh (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)

The interplay of ocean currents and nutrient-rich upwellings along North America's Northwest coast from Oregon to Alaska has allowed a rich diversity of marine life forms to flourish. Beachcombers, tide-poolers, and anyone with an interest in the treasures of the Pacific Ocean are treated to a cornucopia of marine flora and fauna throughout the year. Being able to glimpse these hints of the multifaceted web of ocean life is a privilege made easier with the help of this reliable reference. Featuring beautiful illustrations of 140 common seashore birds, mammals, seashore creatures, seashells, nearshore fishes, and plants, this resource also includes a tidal zone map showing at what tidal depth the featured species occur. This lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for visitors and residents of the iconic coastline of the Pacific Northwest. Made in the USA.

Author Biography

Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.