Pacific Reef and Shore - 2nd Edition by Rick M Harbo (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Still compact and the perfect size for travelling, <em>Pacific Reef </em><em>&</em><em> Shore </em>has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of North America--from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to Point Conception, California. Each entry includes a description summary with information on size and habitat, and a photo for species verification, giving readers an overview of local sea life without weighing them down as they explore the shore.</p> <p>The world's oceans contain mysteries that scientists are discovering every day. While the depths of the Pacific may seem a world away, the intertidal zones are at the fingertips of any diver, kayaker or beach stroller curious about the various plants and wildlife that dwell there. Lightweight, inexpensive and accessible, <em>Pacific Reef </em><em>&</em><em> Shore</em> is the indispensable reference for any curious visitor to the shore.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Still compact and the perfect size for travelling, <em>Pacific Reef </em><em>&</em><em> Shore </em>has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of North America--from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to Point Conception, California. Each entry includes a description summary with information on size and habitat, and a photo for species verification, giving readers an overview of local sea life without weighing them down as they explore the shore.</p> <p>The world's oceans contain mysteries that scientists are discovering every day. While the depths of the Pacific may seem a world away, the intertidal zones are at the fingertips of any diver, kayaker or beach stroller curious about the various plants and wildlife that dwell there. Lightweight, inexpensive and accessible, <em>Pacific Reef </em><em>&</em><em> Shore</em> is the indispensable reference for any curious visitor to the shore.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Rick M. Harbo is one of the Pacific Northwest's leading marine writers and photographers. In this newly updated and revised second edition of <em>Pacific Reef & Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life from Alaska to Northern California</em> he continues to bring to bear his years of experience, research and expertise to provide an updated with new species, the latest scientific information, a profusion of full color photographs showcasing the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of North America ranging from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to Point Conception, California. Each individual entry includes a description summary with information on size and habitat, and a photo for species verification, giving readers an overview of local sea life without weighing them down as they explore the shore. With <em>Pacific Reef & Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life from Alaska to Northern California</em> the intertidal coastal zones are at the fingertips of any diver, kayaker or beach stroller curious about the various plants and wildlife that dwell there. Lightweight, compact, portable, inexpensive and 'user friendly' accessible, <em>Pacific Reef & Shore</em> is the indispensable reference for any curious visitor to the shore and will prove to be a prized addition to personal, community, and academic library collections.<i></i></p>-- "Midwest Book Review"<br><br>I find this book comprehensive, easy to use, compact, well laid-out, and beautifully illustrated.<br/>-<b>Annie Prud'homme-Genereux, <i>BC Naturalist</i></b><br><br>Now you'll know the difference between a hairy lithode and a golf-ball lithode, a wrinkled star and a cushion star.<br/>-<b>Dan Hays, <i>Statesman Journal</i></b><br><br>The book is a rogues' gallery of the ocean; it identifies through pictures and facts. The cover photo depicts a type of sea slug only a mother could love. Some of the mug shots and their colourful names are amazing...<i>Pacific Reef and Shore</i> is a useful, basic book for older kids and adults.<br/>-<b>Jan Degrass, <i>Coast Reporter</i></b><br><br>The simplicity and clarity of both description and photos make this guide an excellent choice for family outings.<br/>-<b>Diana Mumford, <i>Wave Length</i></b><br><br>This is an ideal guide for the scuba diver.<br/>-<b>William Schleihauf, <i>The Northern Mariner</i></b><br><br>When my summer visitors arrive and we're wading at the tideline or canoeing over the eelgrass, I'll have Harbo's guidebook handy to settle those inevitable arguments over names for this or that sea critter. His photos and descriptions will definitely incite everyone to look closely at the ocean's treasures.<br/>-<b>Carolyn Redl, <i>Times Colonist</i></b><br>
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