A Field Guide to Atlantic Coast Fishes

A Field Guide to Atlantic Coast Fishes
Author: C. Richard Robins
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 508
Release: 1986
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780395975152

The more than 1,000 species descriptions in this guide include information on range and habitat such as depths, bottom types, water temperatures, and salinity. The almost 1,100 illustrations use the Peterson Identification System for quick, accurate field identification.

A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes

A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes
Author: William N. Eschmeyer
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 460
Release: 1983
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780618002122

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.

Fishes of the Pacific Coast

Fishes of the Pacific Coast
Author: Gar Goodson
Publisher: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 267
Release: 1988
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780804713856

“These attractive, pocket-sized guides for fish watchers have been carefully written by Goodson and profusely illustrated in striking water colors by Phillip Weisgerber. Although designed for divers, fishers, aquarists and other nonprofessionals, these little books will undoubtedly find their way on to the shelves of many ichthyologists who will value them as quick references and for providing life-like, color renditions of many fish species found in American coastal waters.”—Copeia “Goodson’s guidebook is designed for the fishwatcher—whether skin or scuba diver, fisherman, aquarist, schoolchild or casual tourist exploring the shore—who seeks to know more about our marine life.”—Palos Verdes Peninsula News

Coastal Fish Identification

Coastal Fish Identification
Author: Paul Humann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781878348128

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.

Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast

Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast
Author: Sarah G. Allen
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520265455

"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.

Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez

Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez
Author: Donald A. Thomson
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2010-07-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0292786913

First published in 1979, this guide has become the standard resource for scientists, divers, and spearfishers interested in the fishes of the tropical Pacific Coast. The authors have revised and updated this edition to include the most current taxonomic information, additional species descriptions, and new illustrations.

Certainly More Than You Want to Know about the Fishes of the Pacific Coast

Certainly More Than You Want to Know about the Fishes of the Pacific Coast
Author: Milton S. Love
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Fishes
ISBN: 9780962872563

"Here it is, the steroid-stuffed new version of the classic Probably More Than You Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast. Here is the low-down (and for that matter the high-down) on a mind-numbing 490 species, with 688 color images, in 672 pages. Be the first person on your block (neighborhood or cell) to really understand what these fishes do, where they go, and how they feel about life."--Amazon.com.

Pacific Coast Pelagic Invertebrates

Pacific Coast Pelagic Invertebrates
Author: David Wrobel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This fine monograph is the first all-color photo guide to the jellies, comb jellies, pelagic snails, salps and pyrosomes. This field guide covers animals that are found from Alaska to Baja California, many of which occur in most of the world's seas. A total of 160 species are illustrated with a color photo-95 cnidarians, 28 ctenophers, 23 molluscs and 14 tunicates. The narrative for each species includes a detailed description, geographic range, and natural history. Also included are a glossary, selected references and an index.