
A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic
Canada to Cape Cod
- 228 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs and brief, precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Duane Sept covers more than 225 common intertidal species found on rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks, and explains the natural history of these specialized organisms. He also describes tidal habitats, tells how to explore the seashore in a safe and environmentally responsible way, and provides extensive information on some of the best places in the North Atlantic to view seashore life. Both casual and dedicated beachcombers will find this a handy, enjoyable, and reliable guide.
- The first full-color photographic guide to North Atlantic seashore life
- Includes some 300 color photographs and illustrations
- Makes species identification quick and easy
- Covers more than 225 common intertidal species found from Canada to Cape Cod
- Covers rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks
- Tells how to explore safely and in an environmentally responsible way
- Provides extensive information on some of the best places to visit in the Atlantic Northeast
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding Tides
- Understanding Intertidal Habitats
- Harvesting Shellfish
- Protecting Our Marine Resources
- Observing Intertidal Life
- A Note of Caution
- The Scientific Classification of Living Things
- Getting the Most out of This Guide
- Sponges:Phylum Porifera
- Sea Anemones, Jellies, and Allies:Phylum Cnidaria
- Comb Jellies: Phylum Ctenophora
- Marine Worms: Phyla Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Annelida, and Echiura
- Moss Animals: Phylum Bryozoa
- Molluscs:Phylum Mollusca
- Arthropods: Phylum Arthropoda
- Spiny-skinned Animals: Phylum Echinodermata
- Tunicates (Non-vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordata
- Fishes (Vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordata
- Green Algae:Phylum Chlorophyta
- Brown Algae:Phylum Ochrophyta
- Red Algae :Phylum Rhodophyta
- Flowering Plants :Phylum Anthophyta
- Lichens:Phylum Ascomycotina
- Selected Sites For Exploration
- Map of the Atlantic Northeast
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland, and Labrador
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Selected References
- Glossary
- Illlustrations For Identification
- Acknowledgments
- Index