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The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest Paperback – March 6 2009

by J. Duane Sept (Author)

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Newly revised and updated in 2009 with additional photographs and an easier-to-use layout, this beautifully illustrated guide aids in identifying the most common intertidal animals and plants of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon.

What's that purple stuff you and the kids always see at the edge of the water when you go to the beach? Is it okay to touch those gooey little creatures you always find in tidepools? And where's the best place along the coast to see bat stars? This book can tell you.

The 274 most common animals and plants to be seen along the saltwater shores of the Pacific Northwest are described here―the ones that stay put and that cover great distances; the ones that hide and that love a party; the ones that look like rocks or feathers or blobs of jelly. Illustrating each entry is a full-colour photo of the species in its natural habitat, so that even the novice can identify it confidently―without disturbing it.

There are special sections on great Pacific Northwest viewing sites for intertidal life, ways to understand tides and choose the best times to look for beach wildlife, intertidal habitats ranging from sandy beaches to aging wharves to rocky, wave-swept shores, and ecologically friendly observation methods.

Packed with expert information but wonderfully accessible to any interested layperson, this book is perfect for a family, a school group, a Saturday beachwalker or a naturalists' club. The species described here include sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and others. This informative guide was written to be both accurate and easy to understand. Details for each plant or animal include: description, habitat, range, additional notes and more.

Print length

224 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Harbour Publishing
Publication date

March 6 2009
Dimensions

14.07 x 1.09 x 21.54 cm
ISBN-10

1550174533
ISBN-13

978-1550174533
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About the Author

J. Duane Sept is a biologist, writer, professional photographer and environmental consultant. Driven by a passion for wildlife, Sept has studied marine life throughout Western Canada and the greater Pacific Northwest. His photographs and writings have been published in numerous periodicals, including BBC Wildlife, Canadian Wildlife, Nature Canada and Outdoor Canada. Duane is also the author of twenty-four books. He lives with his wife on the Sunshine Coast of BC.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harbour Publishing; Revised ed. edition (March 6 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1550174533
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1550174533
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 330 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.07 x 1.09 x 21.54 cm

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Ruth Ann

This is exactly what I had in mind for vacation--

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 30, 2014

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I will soon be visiting the Pacific NW on vacation and am an avid nature lover and beach comber. This is exactly the kind of book I was looking for. I've already looked through it several times and think its already giving me a good overview of what I might see along the shoreline and in tidal pools. It has nice color photos with small descriptors. This will get me started! If I end up needing more information, chances are I will find something more specific to a given area there.

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Nancy D

Perfect Beachcombing companion

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 4, 2015

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Excellent book - very comprehensive and is considered THE reference for anyone wanting to really discover the copious life inhabiting the inter-tidal zones off the Oregon Coast. It's one of three references I carry with me as I docent for the Haystack Rock Awareness Program: the others are a tide chart and a brochure for sea birds. I've never failed to find a match for what I'm trying to identify. Written for the layman and very accessible and sized right to carry to the beach. The only improvement would be water-proofing!

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MDS

the best tide pool guide

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 4, 2013

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An excellent guide to the diversity found in tidepools. I love this book, and it is a great resource for teachers and families who enjoy searching for nature on the beach. It is well organized and features many rich photos. The only thing that could make it better is if the whole book was waterproof! Slip it into your day pack for your next beach trip. Just try not to fall in.

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Yvette

Love this book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2014

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The size is perfect to stick in a larger purse or bag/satchel and take with you TO THE SEASHORE! Which is why I bought this one, while on a field trip to the pacific northwest and the coast!
Good book! It could have more variety (more species) but I guess it does say "beachcombers" and if you're only on the beach, you'll see what's in the book, at the beach lol

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Em Perdue

Very useful

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2013

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I found this quite useful while my granddaughter was here for a week in July. She's 9 and together we learned the names and basic information of those things along the shore that I see a lot while kayaking or walking and wading. Embarrassingly, I came to realize I'd been calling quite a few by incorrect labels.

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