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Author : Pieter Folkens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1621261808
This FoldingGuide™ includes 35 marine mammals commonly seen on the Pacific Northwest coast from Oregon up through British Columbia. Includes Baleen, Sperm, and Beaked whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, otters and more.
Author : Barbara Brovelli-Moon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099625594X
Twenty-five marine mammals of the Pacific Northwest "tell" their own stories, revealing facts and details about themselves. A checklist to keep track of sitings, space to journal about seeing the animals, and a coloring page for each are also included. A first-of-its kind field guide to teach children about the mammals in the Pacific Northwest waters.
Author : Sarah G. Allen,Joseph Mortenson,Sophie Webb
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520265459
"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.
Author : Andrew Lamb,Bernard P. Hanby
Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822035722057
Finalist for 2006 BC Booksellers' Choice Award In Honour Of Bill DuthieWith 1,700 superb colour photographs of over 1,400 species, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertebrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes is the most comprehensive collection of photographs of Pacific Northwest marine life ever published. It is designed to allow the reader to recognize virtually any coastal organism that might be encountered from southern Alaska to southern Oregon--from sea lettuces and feather boa kelp through to the leopard ribbon worm, Pacific red octopus, spiny-thigh sea spider and gutless awning-clam. Each species is identified with photographs and includes a description with information on range, habitat, appearance and behaviour.Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby have spent most of their lifetimes studying and recording Pacific Northwest marine life and have completed over 4,000 scuba dives between them. Some of the species included in this volume have never been featured in print before. Colour-coded for quick reference and including a glossary and full index, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest is a must-have for serious biologists, scuba divers, beachcombers or anyone interested in marine life and beautiful underwater photography.
Author : Ronald M. Nowak
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801873436
Marine mammals are among the most fascinating and most watched of Earth's many animal species, particularly for their many adaptations for life in and around the water and their unique methods of communication. This comprehensive guide to the order is for experts and enthusiasts alike.
Author : Rick M. Harbo
Publisher : Harbour Publishing Company
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1550174916
This newly revised and expanded edition contains more than 500 of the most common marine species, fascinating local sponges, jellyfish, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, clams, snails, seals, fish, whales, marine algae and hundreds of other living things that can be observed and identified without being disturbed, conveniently colour-coded for quick reference with a glossary and full index. With comprehensive but concise information on the size, range, habitat and behaviour of each species and full-colour photographs showing marine life as it appears in the wild, this is the perfect guide for everyone, from the novice beachcomber, student or weekend naturalist to the expert biologist.
Author : John K. B. Ford
Publisher : Royal BC Museum Handbook
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Marine mammals
ISBN : 0772667349
Dr. John Ford presents the latest information on 31 species of marine mammals that live in or visit BC waters: 25 whales, dolphins and porpoises, 5 seals and sea lions, and the sea otter. He describes each species and summarizes its distribution, habitat, social organization, feeding habits, conservation status and much more. Marine Mammals of British Columbia includes maps of sightings, and pointers on where to find each species in BC waters. It also contains hundreds of colour photographs and drawings to help recognize these animals in the ocean. This is an indispensable field guide and reference book for naturalists, boaters and anyone interested in marine life.
Author : Stefani Hewlett,K. Gilbey Hewlett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Fishes
ISBN : WISC:89031190325
Author : Joseph R. Geraci,Valerie J. Lounsbury
Publisher : National Aquarium in Baltimore
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Marine mammals
ISBN : 9780977460908
Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
Author : Rick M. Harbo
Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Coastal animals
ISBN : UCSD:31822027767128
Winner of a 2000 BC Book Award and a BC Bestseller
Author : Tamara Eder,Ian Sheldon
Publisher : Lone Pine Pub
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1551052660
Whether you venture out on the high seas or observe nature from the shore, you'll enjoy this full-color guide to the whales, dolphins, seals, sea-lions and other aquatic mammals that populate the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest. Designed to enhance your whale-watching experience, the book includes a Quick Reference Guide, tips for spotting whales and illustrated dive sequences. You'll also find information on myths surrounding whales, the history of human interaction with whales and contemporary concerns regarding these giant cetaceans.
Author : Andy Lamb,Phil Edgell
Publisher : Harbour Publishing Company
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1550174711
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prizewinning underwater photographer, Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labelled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behaviour--everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!
Author : Charles M. Scammon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Science
ISBN : BSB:BSB11180381
Author : Collin Varner
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 1029 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781772033571
A newly updated, expanded edition of the spectacular bestselling field guide to the plants and animals of the North America's Northwest Coast. “A must have for any naturalist in the region.”—Douglas Justice, Associate Director, Horticulture & Collections, UBC Botanical Garden With its temperate climate and rich biodiversity, the coastal Pacific Northwest is an ideal environment for nature lovers of all sorts. Stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and all the way down to California's San Francisco Bay, this vast region is home to an incredibly rich variety of flora and fauna. Packed with over 1,500 photographs and essential information about more than 900 commonly found plant and animal species across the region, this second edition of The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest is a colourful, concise, easy-to-follow resource guide. Accessible for anyone with an interest in nature—from amateur arborists to avid gardeners, from weekend hikers to experienced beachcombers—this book provides an essential overview of the region's trees, shrubs, bushes, flowering plants, berries, ferns, fungi, marine plants, marine and land mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. With expanded flora and fauna sections; revised species organization; and new information about at-risk species, toxicity, edibility, and traditional uses, this book is an essential guide to the abundance of nature in this beautiful part of the world.
Author : Delphine Haley
Publisher : Seattle : Pacific Search Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0914718355
Describes the mammals of the North Pacific and Arctic oceans, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea otters, sea cows, and polar bears.