Updated with new species and enhanced photographs, this edition of the bestselling beachcomber's companion provides comprehensive insights into West Coast seashore life. Ideal for beachgoers, it offers valuable information to enrich any coastal exploration, making it a perfect guide for both casual visitors and dedicated enthusiasts.
This photographic guide explores the diverse plants and animals of the intertidal zone along the Atlantic coast, spanning from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Cape Breton, Canada. It offers detailed visuals and descriptions of species that thrive in this unique environment, highlighting the ecological significance of the area and providing valuable insights for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Newly revised and expanded, this guide to the most common animals and plants of the California seashore is a must-have companion for any curious beach visitor. Look no further than The New Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California for the essential tidal guidebook. More than 600 species of the sponges, molluscs, crustaceans, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and other flora and fauna you're likely to see are described here in concise detail, and each is photographed in splendid color for identification in the natural habitat. This revised and expanded edition contains updates on tropical fish that are new to the region, and information on invasive species. It also includes an additional comprehensive guide to California's best beachcombing sites and their distinctions, serving as an all-inclusive and beautifully informative resource. A perfect gift for yourself or any other beach walkers in your life, The New Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California will delight casual and expert naturalists alike.