Whelks to Whales

Whelks to Whales
Author: Rick M. Harbo
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2022-05-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1550179845

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
Author: Rick M. Harbo
Publisher: Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Winner of a 2000 BC Book Award and a BC Bestseller

Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest

Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Andrew Lamb
Publisher: Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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

Sharks of the Pacific Northwest

Sharks of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Alessandro De Maddalena
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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.

A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico

A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico
Author: Noble S. Proctor
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0300113285

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

Sparky

Sparky
Author: Wendy Shymanski
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1440187541

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.

The Walking Whales

The Walking Whales
Author: J. G. M. Hans Thewissen
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-04-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520305604

"A ... first-person account of the discoveries that brought to light the early fossil record of whales. As evidenced in the record, whales evolved from herbivorous forest-dwelling ancestors that resembled tiny deer to carnivorous monsters stalking lakes and rivers and to serpentlike denizens of the coast. Thewissen reports on his discoveries in the wilds of India and Pakistan, weaving a narrative that reveals the day-to-day adventures of fossil collection, enriching it with local flavors from South Asian culture and society"--Dust jacket flap.

A Small Boat at the Bottom of the Sea

A Small Boat at the Bottom of the Sea
Author: John Thomson
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781571316578

Twelve-year-old Donovan's summer with his aunt and uncle on Puget Sound becomes a test of his own convictions when he suspects his uncle's involvement in a local racist group.

Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest

Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Rick M. Harbo
Publisher: Madiera Park, B.C. : Harbour Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1997
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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.

The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet
Author: Andrew Byatt
Publisher: BBC Books
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2001
Genre: Marine biology
ISBN: 9780563384984

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.