A Field Guide To Seaweeds Of The Pacific Northwest
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A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest
Author | : Bridgette Clarkston |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 1 |
Release | : 2015-05 |
Genre | : Marine algae |
ISBN | : 1550177036 |
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Rich in nutrients, used in products from cosmetics to explosives to fertilizers, and vital to our coastal marine ecosystems, seaweeds can be found on any rocky shore or beach in the Pacific Northwest. The pocket-sized Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacifc Northwest is packed with full-colour photos and information on a select variety of the most important and interesting seaweeds commonly encountered on the West Coast. Whether you want to identify seaweeds, better understand their role in the ocean, forage for food, collect for art or you're just plain curious as you poke around the seashore, this educational guide is your ultimate source for casual phycological fun.
The Beachcomber s Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest
Author | : J. Duane Sept |
Publsiher | : Harbour Publishing |
Total Pages | : 422 |
Release | : 2019-05-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781550172041 |
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The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Southeast Alaska. Covering the Pacific Northwest’s most common shoreline-dwelling flora and fauna, the guide gives in each entry a detailed description of appearance and habitat accompanied by colour photos for easy identification of any creature you might encounter as you explore your local beach. Simple but essential information on tides and the various habitats within the intertidal zones is also provided to assist beachcombers in exploring safely with minimal ecological impact. The New Beachcomber’s Guide even contains up-to-date descriptions of the best beachcombing sites and when to visit them—you may even find your new favourite exploration grounds! Thoroughly revised and packed with handy and accessible information, this guide belongs in the beach bag or backpack of any avid naturalist, amateur beachcomber or adventurous family.
Pacific Seaweeds
Author | : Louis Druehl,Bridgette Clarkston |
Publsiher | : Harbour Publishing |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2016-06-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781550177381 |
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This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential—and often surprising—roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to sustainable biofuels, and some species, like kelp, contribute to the remediation of coastal ecosystems. Featuring an attractive new full-color design, the expanded Pacific Seaweeds includes updated species descriptions, dozens of additional color photos, new species discovered since the original edition, and brand-new sections on common shore plants and the use of DNA techniques to discover, catalog and identify seaweeds. It also features several new recipes and an essay on umami—because in addition to all its other uses, some species of seaweed make delectable food. Packed with illustrations, vivid color photographs, comprehensive scientific information and further readings, this easy-to-use guidebook will appeal to marine biologists, amateur beachcombers, gourmet foragers and everyone in between.
A Field Guide to Nudibranchs of the Pacific Northwest
Author | : Rick M. Harbo |
Publsiher | : Harbour Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2010-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1550174932 |
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Sometimes called the most colourful creatures on earth, nudibranchs are a type of shell-less marine snail that capture the attention of scuba divers, snorkelers and tidepool-gazers with their bizarre, ornate body forms and incandescent colouration. There are over 3,000 species worldwide and some of the most spectacular specimens are native to the temperate waters of the Pacific Northwest. A diver of many years' experience, Rick Harbo presents a brilliant guide to the most notable specimens found in local waters. This durable, water-resistant 8-fold pamphlet identifies more than 50 of the most common species from California to Alaska and is an ideal companion on visits to the sea as well as a beautiful addition to the home library.
Pacific Seaweeds
Author | : Louis D. Druehl |
Publsiher | : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub. |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Marine algae |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822029888724 |
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INCLUDE A CHAPTER ON NUTRITION AND COOKING SEAWEED.
Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest
Author | : Andrew Lamb,Bernard P. Hanby |
Publsiher | : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub. |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822035722057 |
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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.
Seaweeds of the Pacific Coast
Author | : Jennifer Mondragon,Jeff Mondragon |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Marine algae |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822031928211 |
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"Created for those who work and play on the shores and in the shallow subtidal of the Pacific, this easy-to-use field guide is suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. Featuring a "quick key" and filled with interesting details, this comprehensive book will enable you to readily identify 128 species of nmarine algae commonly found along the coast from Alaska to Baja California. Each species is accompanied by at least one color photograph, and text that covers identifying characteristics, range, and habit. Contains 138 color photographs, 14 line drawings that illustrate algal structures and life cycles, 3 easy-to-use keys to help sort and identify specimens and 9 recipes for cooking with seaweed." -- Amazon.com viewed March 30, 2021.
A Field Guide to Common Fish of the Pacific Northwest
Author | : Andy Lamb,Phil Edgell,Bernard Hanby |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2015-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1550177125 |
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The waters of the Pacific Northwest are home to some of the most unique and diverse marine creatures in the world, including rockfishes, greenlings and, of course, salmon. This full-colour brochure is packed with information on seventy-eight "must-have" common fishes of the Pacific Northwest. A Field Guide to Common Fish of the Pacific Northwest provides a succinct rundown on a huge variety of our fishy neighbours, and is an ideal guide for fishermen, divers and anyone interested in the marine life that fills our surrounding waters.