Living Beaches Of The Gulf Coa

Author : Blair Witherington,Dawn Witherington
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781683340577

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Living Beaches of the Gulf Coast by Blair Witherington,Dawn Witherington Pdf

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle beckon curious beachcombers with miles of wave-swept Gulf coastline. These beaches offer more than a sandy stroll amidst stunning scenery—they are alive! As ever-changing ribbons of sand, these beaches foster unique life-forms and accept beguiling castaways from a vast marine wilderness. Mysteries abound. What is this odd creature? Why does the beach look this way? How did this strange item get here? Living Beaches of the Gulf Coast satisfies a beachcomber's curiosity within a comprehensive yet easily browsed guide. The guide is written in a familiar style and is illustrated with distribution maps and hundreds of color photos. Accounts include beach anatomy, coastal phenomena, and shoreline animals, plants, and geology. Hundreds of seashells are depicted as well as other interesting animals, flowers, historical structures, beach sands, and beach art. The authors suggest a variety of beach scavenger hunts and recommend hints for beachcombing success.

Author : Blair Witherington,Dawn Witherington
Publisher : Pineapple Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1683340566

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Living Beaches of the Gulf Coa by Blair Witherington,Dawn Witherington Pdf

Includes beach anatomy, phenomena, beach animals, plants, minerals. Also includes man-made structures (i.e. lighthouses and other historical structures), and beach art. Suggested beach scavenger hunts and hints for success. There is a section on conservation. Finally, there is a section on resources and suggested reading.

Author : Richard A. Davis (Jr.)
Publisher : Harte Research Institute for G
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1623490383

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Beaches of the Gulf Coast by Richard A. Davis (Jr.) Pdf

"Sponsored by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi."

Author : Blair Witherington
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781561649884

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Florida's Living Beaches by Blair Witherington Pdf

The first edition of Florida's Living Beaches (2007) was widely praised. Now, the second edition of this supremely comprehensive guide has even more to satisfy the curious beachcomber, including expanded content and additional accounts with more than 1800 full-color photographs, maps, and illustrations. It heralds the living things and metaphorical life along the state's 700 miles of sandy beaches. The expanded second edition now identifies and explains over 1400 curiosities, with lavishly illustrated accounts organized into Beach Features, Beach Animals, Beach Plants, Beach Minerals, and Hand of Man.

Author : Tonya D. Clayton
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0807872180

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How to Read a Florida Gulf Coast Beach by Tonya D. Clayton Pdf

This book is a guide to the geology of Florida's Gulf Coast.

Author : David M. Bush
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0822325659

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Living on the Edge of the Gulf by David M. Bush Pdf

A new look at the West Florida and Alabama Gulf shoreline, in the context of burgeoning development and revised coastal regulations.

Author : Susan B. Rothschild,Nick Fotheringham
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1589790618

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Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life by Susan B. Rothschild,Nick Fotheringham Pdf

This updated guide provides the latest findings about the biology and ecology of the Gulf of Mexico.

Author : Susan B. Rothschild,Nick Fotheringham
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461625827

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Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life by Susan B. Rothschild,Nick Fotheringham Pdf

This updated guide provides the latest findings about the biology and ecology of the Gulf of Mexico. It reflects the effects of recent storms and hurricanes, and includes an expanded chapter on sea turtles. Hundreds of detailed drawings introduce you to more than 300 marine creatures commonly found along the beaches and bays of this area. Easy-to-read descriptions explain the taxonomic feeding, mating, and migratory habits of these coastal residents. In addition, this guide tells you about many offshore creatures, such as oysters, shrimp, and lobsters, and the numerous animals that inhabit the subsea oil platforms.

Author : Noble S. Proctor,Patrick J. Lynch
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300113280

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A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico by Noble S. Proctor,Patrick J. Lynch Pdf

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

Author : Richard A. Davis
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781603442244

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Sea-Level Change in the Gulf of Mexico by Richard A. Davis Pdf

A must-read for Gulf Coast scientists, naturalists, and residents . . . From Florida to Mexico and along the shores of Cuba, the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico are vulnerable to sea-level rise because of their fragile and low-lying shorelines and adjacent coastal environments. In addition to wetlands, river deltas, beaches, and barrier islands, millions of people who live and work along the Gulf coast are susceptible to the affects of both intense storms in the short term and a gradual rise in sea level over the longer term. While global warming headlines any current discussion of this topic and is certainly a major factor in sea-level change, it is not the only factor. Earthquakes and other crustal shifts, the El Niño/La Niña phenomena, river impoundment and sedimentation, tides, and weather can all affect local, regional, and global sea levels. In Sea-Level Change in the Gulf of Mexico, Richard A. Davis Jr. looks at the various causes and effects of rising and falling sea levels in the Gulf of Mexico, beginning with the Gulf’s geological birth over 100 million years ago, and focusing on the last 20,000 years, when global sea levels began rising as the glaciers of the last major ice age melted. Davis reviews the current situation, especially regarding beach erosion and loss of wetlands, and offers a preview of the future, when the Gulf Coast will change markedly as the twenty-first century progresses. Amply illustrated and written in a clear, straightforward style, Sea-Level Change in the Gulf of Mexico is a valuable resource for anyone who cares deeply about understanding the past, present, and future of life along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Author : John B. Anderson
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1585445614

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The Formation and Future of the Upper Texas Coast by John B. Anderson Pdf

With strong personal and professional ties to the Gulf of Mexico, marine geologist John B. Anderson has spent two decades studying the Texas coastline and continental shelf. In this book, he sets out to answer fundamental questions that are frequently asked about the coast—how it evolved; how it operates; how natural processes affect it and why it is ever changing; and, finally, how human development can be managed to help preserve it. The book provides an amply illustrated look at ocean waves and currents, beach formation and erosion, barrier island evolution, hurricanes, and sea level changes. With an abundance of visual material—including aerial photos, historical maps, simple figures, and satellite images—the author presents a lively, interesting lesson in coastal geography that readers will remember and appreciate the next time they are at the beach and want to know: What happens to the sand that erodes from our beaches? Can beach erosion be stopped—and should we try? How much sand will be needed to stabilize our beaches? Does a hurricane have any positive impacts? How much development can the coast withstand? This entertaining and instructive book provides authoritative answers to these and other questions that are essential to our understanding of coastal change.

Author : Charles Sobczak
Publisher : Indigo Press, LC (FL)
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0982967470

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The Living Gulf Coast by Charles Sobczak Pdf

Describes the animals the traveler is apt to encounter in the wild places of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendy, Lee, and Sarasota counties. Includes descriptions of 162 parks, preserves, and eco-destinations, their fauna, and amenities --

Author : Nick Fotheringham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Marine invertebrates
ISBN : 0872011860

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Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life by Nick Fotheringham Pdf

Author : Richard A. Davis
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623491123

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Beaches of the Gulf Coast by Richard A. Davis Pdf

Much of the world’s population lives within thirty miles of a coast, and beaches are perhaps the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. The Gulf of Mexico is no exception: Millions of people make their homes nearby, and many of them spend considerable time at the beach, joined by millions more tourists and seasonal visitors. In Beaches of the Gulf Coast, Richard A. Davis Jr., a veteran coastal geologist, explores the dynamics of beach formation, providing the reader with a basic understanding of the characteristics and behavior of the beach environment and what causes it to change. He compares natural beach environments with those that have experienced human intervention, and he profiles many of the common plants and animals that grow and live on and adjacent to the beach. Following the coastline from the Florida Keys around the Gulf Coast to Varadero Beach in Cuba, Davis describes the major characteristics of beaches in each US state, with a final chapter on Mexico and Cuba. Focusing on public beaches, Davis emphasizes the special features of the beaches, indicating whether and how they are nourished—either naturally or artificially—and pointing out which beaches have problems and which ones are doing well. Including photographs, satellite images, charts, and maps that reveal the natural processes of beach formation and erosion, Davis showcases the beauty of some of the Gulf’s “best” beaches, both popular and remote. Beaches of the Gulf Coast provides a broad range of basic knowledge for all who own beachfront property, who live near the beach, or who simply love the beach and want a better understanding of this special coastal environment.

Author : Tonya Clayton
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780807882535

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How to Read a Florida Gulf Coast Beach by Tonya Clayton Pdf

Come explore the geology of Florida's Gulf Coast beaches, from a bird's-eye view down to a crab's-eye view. You'll journey from Panhandle sugar-sand beaches to southwestern shell beaches, taking a fresh look at the ever-changing landscape. With Tonya Clayton as your guide, you'll learn how to recognize the stories and read the clues of these dynamic shores, reshaped daily by winds, waves, and sometimes bulldozers or dump trucks. This dynamic tour begins with a broad description of Florida's Gulf Coast, roaming from popular Perdido Key in the northwest to remote Cape Sable in the south. You'll first fly over large-scale coastal features such as the barrier islands, learning to spot signs of the many processes that shape the shores. In subsequent chapters you'll visit dunes and beaches to check out sand ripples, tracings, and other markings that show the handiwork of beach breezes, ocean waves, animal life, and even raindrops and air bubbles. You'll also encounter signs of human shaping, including massive boulder structures and sand megatransfers. With a conversational style and more than a hundred illustrations, How to Read a Florida Gulf Coast Beach makes coastal science accessible, carrying vacationers and Florida natives alike on a lively, informative tour of local beach features. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press