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Book Synopsis Offshore Sea Life ID Guide by : Steve N. G. Howell
Download or read book Offshore Sea Life ID Guide written by Steve N. G. Howell and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first compact field guide to offshore sea life of the West Coast Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you find out there? And how might you identify what you see? This Offshore Sea Life ID Guide, designed for quick use on day trips off the West Coast, helps you put a name to what you see, from whales and dolphins to albatrosses, turtles, and even flyingfish. Carefully crafted color plates show species as they typically appear at sea, and expert text highlights identification features. This user-friendly field guide is essential for anyone going out on a whale-watching or birding trip, and provides a handy gateway to the wonders of the ocean. First state-of-the-art pocket guide to offshore sea life Over 300 photos used to create composite plates Includes whales, dolphins, sea lions, birds, sharks, turtles, flyingfish, and more Accessible and informative text reveals what to look for Great for beginners and experts alike
Book Synopsis Offshore Sea Life ID Guide by : Steve N. G. Howell
Download or read book Offshore Sea Life ID Guide written by Steve N. G. Howell and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first compact field guide to offshore sea life of the East Coast Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you see out there? This handy guide, designed for quick use on day trips off the East Coast, helps you put a name to what you find, from whales and dolphins to shearwaters, turtles, and even flying fish. Carefully crafted color plates show species as they typically appear at sea, and expert text highlights identification features. Essential for anyone heading out on a whale-watching or birding trip, this guidebook provides a handy gateway to the wonders of the ocean. Over 100 color photos and composite plates Includes whales, dolphins, birds, sharks, turtles, flying fish, and more Accessible and informative text reveals what to look for Great for beginners and experts alike
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife by : Noble S. Proctor
Download or read book A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife written by Noble S. Proctor and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast by : Sarah G. Allen
Download or read book Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast written by Sarah G. Allen and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This richly illustrated book is more than a field guide, giving the reader insight into the fascinating biology of these animals and the conservation issues they face. Any resident or visitor to the West Coast will love this book and reach for it not only when standing on a bluff looking out to sea, but also when curled in an armchair at home." ---FRANCES GULLAND, The Marine Mammal Center --Book Jacket.
Book Synopsis Coastal Fish Identification by : Paul Humann
Download or read book Coastal Fish Identification written by Paul Humann and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Seabirds written by Peter Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1991-09-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the definitive book on the seabirds of the world, describing virtually all the known species. Illustrated in color.
Book Synopsis Marine Mammals Ashore by : Joseph R. Geraci
Download or read book Marine Mammals Ashore written by Joseph R. Geraci and published by National Aquarium in Baltimore. This book was released on 2005 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
Book Synopsis Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification by : Thomas A. Jefferson
Download or read book Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification written by Thomas A. Jefferson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With coverage on all the marine mammals of the world, authors Jefferson, Webber, and Pitman have created a user-friendly guide to identify marine mammals alive in nature (at sea or on the beach), dead specimens “in hand , and also to identify marine mammals based on features of the skull. This handy guide provides marine biologists and interested lay people with detailed descriptions of diagnostic features, illustrations of external appearance, beautiful photographs, dichotomous keys, and more. Full color illustrations and vivid photographs of every living marine mammal species are incorporated, as well as comprehendible maps showing a range of information. For readers who desire further consultation, authors have included a list of literature references at the end of each species account. For an enhanced understanding of habitation, this guide also includes recognizable geographic forms described separately with colorful paintings and photographs. All of these essential tools provided make Marine Mammals of the World the most detailed and authoritative guide available! * Contains superb photographs of every species of marine mammal for accurate identification * Authors’ collective experience adds up to 80 years, and have seen nearly all of the species and distinctive geographic forms described in the guide * Provides the most detailed and anatomically accurate illustrations currently available * Special emphasis is placed on the identification of species in “problem groups, such as the beaked whales, long-beaked oceanic dolphin, and southern fur seals * Includes a detailed list of sources for more information at the back of the book.
Book Synopsis Oceanic Birds of the World by : Steve N. G. Howell
Download or read book Oceanic Birds of the World written by Steve N. G. Howell and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way. The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features. The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier. A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds Covers more than 270 species Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more
Book Synopsis The Edge of the Sea by : Rachel Carson
Download or read book The Edge of the Sea written by Rachel Carson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place." A book to be read for pleasure as well as a practical identification guide, The Edge of the Sea introduces a world of teeming life where the sea meets the land. A new generation of readers is discovering why Rachel Carson's books have become cornerstones of the environmental and conservation movements. New introduction by Sue Hubbell. (A Mariner Reissue)
Book Synopsis Marine Life of the North Atlantic by : Andrew J. Martinez
Download or read book Marine Life of the North Atlantic written by Andrew J. Martinez and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the more than 200 listings is accompanied by full-color photographs, identification tips, habitat and range information, and a space for notes.
Book Synopsis Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish by : Ken Schultz
Download or read book Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish written by Ken Schultz and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive field guide to North American saltwater fish—from the absolute authority on sportfishing Before you head out to the open seas, listen up: Your tackle box is not complete without Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish! Written by one of the foremost experts in sportfishing, this colorful reference provides anglers and fish enthusiasts of all levels an easy-to-use, indispensable guide to help you identify and learn about the most common species found off the North American coastlines-from albacore to yellowtail. Based on the award-winning reference book Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia, this handy field guide compresses the essence of its bestselling predecessor into a more manageable, compact size. Arranged alphabetically by species, each entry covers the identification, size/age, distribution, habitat, life history/behavior, and feeding habits of each fish. This fully illustrated, full-color guide makes it easy to identify what's at the end of your line. You'll learn how to distinguish an Atlantic mackerel from a Spanish mackerel, for instance; why you might mistake a cobia for a shark or a remora; how the red grouper's saddle spot will help you tell it apart from a Nassau grouper; and so much more. Written for the 16 million people who enjoy saltwater fishing, Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish features: 227 of the most common saltwater fish Large, full-color illustrations to help you identify your catch Approachable organization in a compact, take-along size A comprehensive glossary that explains the terms used in the species profiles Overview and anatomy sections written in layman's terms Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish is a must-have for any fan of America's favorite pastime: fishing!
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes by : Valerie A. Kells
Download or read book A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes written by Valerie A. Kells and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is a comprehensive, current, and accurate identification guide to the more than 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes that live in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas. Val Kells and Kent Carpenter bring decades of experience to this project. With Kells' detailed, vivid illustrations and Carpenter's deep knowledge of biology, taxonomy, and nomenclature, this book captures the stunning diversity of species along America's eastern shores. Key features of the book include: • more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, set side-by-side with descriptions of each fish • details about the biology of each species • habitat, distribution, and size information Reliable and up-to-date, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is the most complete book ever published on East and Gulf Coast fishes—perfect for boat, home, or classroom. Its beautiful design and accessible format make it an ideal guide for fishermen, divers, students, scientists, naturalists, and fish enthusiasts alike.
Book Synopsis Costa Rica Blue by : Genna Marie Davis
Download or read book Costa Rica Blue written by Genna Marie Davis and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of tones, myriad hues, and every shade of blue and green: these are the colors of Costa Rica as seen through the underwater lens. Costa Rica Blue is the definitive guide to Costa Rica's underwater world, meticulously researched and written with the help and support of scientists, conservationists and expert divers in the field. Packed with extraordinary images, these pages are as visually dazzling as they are practical. Part I is dedicated to Costa Rica's marine life: the sharks, rays, whales and dolphins, sea turtles, fish and invertebrates that inhabit these waters. Part II is full of maps, photos and practical information about scuba diving and snorkeling, with a comprehensive volume on Cocos Island. Discover the island's fascinating history through primary sources and antique newspaper articles -- from pirates and whalers to scientists and treasure hunters. Then explore its terrestrial biome and its mesmerizing underwater realm. For the most up-to-date info about Costa Rica's oceans, please visit our website www.costaricablue.org
Book Synopsis Angler's Guide to Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico by : Jerald Horst
Download or read book Angler's Guide to Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico written by Jerald Horst and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must for recreational and commercial fishermen as well as anyone who loves the outdoors! With detailed information on 207 species of saltwater fish along with superb illustrations and excellent diagnostics for fish identification, this guide will be enjoyed by anyone who fishes or likes fish. The serious fisherman will be pleased to find essential information on each species� habitat, identification, typical size, and food value.
Book Synopsis Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea by : Fabrizio Serena
Download or read book Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea written by Fabrizio Serena and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. An extensive literature review was carried out for the preparation of this document. A total of 49 sharks, 34 batoids and 1 chimaera are fully treated. The presence of 5 sharks and 2 batoids included in this field guide, need, however, to be confirmed. The guide includes sections on technical terms and measurements for sharks and batoids, and fully illustrated keys to those orders and families that occur in the region. Each species account includes: at least one annotated illustration of the species highlighting its relevant identification characters; basic information on nomenclature, synonyms and possible misidentifications; FAO common names; basic information on size, habitat and biology, distribution, importance to fisheries, and conservation and exploitation status.
Book Synopsis Reef Fish Identification by : Paul Humann
Download or read book Reef Fish Identification written by Paul Humann and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diversity, quantity and vitality of fish life in the seas that bathe the Galapagos archipelago is every bit as dramatic as the exotic wildlife above! Completely updated with many new photos added. A much improved identification book for one of the world's natural underwater wonders. If you are even thinking of diving the Galapagos this beautiful, comprehensive fish identification guide is a must.
