The astonishing diversity of life found in the ocean off the coasts of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California is documented in this accessible and thorough guide for the amateur naturalist. Seagrasses, seaweeds, sponges, sea anemones, corals, worms, phoronoids, moss animals, nudibranchs, chitons, octopi, squid, and sea fleas are some of the major genera surveyed in entries and superb color photographs. Entries for a full range of species are provided in a well-organized format that helps readers locate examples they've seen. Each entry includes a color photo, short description, and details about range, habitat, and size. A glossary is provided. Lamb, a marine naturalist and educator, and Hanby, an underwater photographer, are both affiliated with the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre in Vancouver, BC. The volume is oversize: 8.75x11.25<">. Distributed in the US by Graphic Arts Center Publishing. Annotation 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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