A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic
eBook - PDF

A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

Canada to Cape Cod

  1. 228 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

Canada to Cape Cod

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

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. Understanding Tides
  8. Understanding Intertidal Habitats
  9. Harvesting Shellfish
  10. Protecting Our Marine Resources
  11. Observing Intertidal Life
  12. A Note of Caution
  13. The Scientific Classification of Living Things
  14. Getting the Most out of This Guide
  15. Sponges:Phylum Porifera
  16. Sea Anemones, Jellies, and Allies:Phylum Cnidaria
  17. Comb Jellies: Phylum Ctenophora
  18. Marine Worms: Phyla Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Annelida, and Echiura
  19. Moss Animals: Phylum Bryozoa
  20. Molluscs:Phylum Mollusca
  21. Arthropods: Phylum Arthropoda
  22. Spiny-skinned Animals: Phylum Echinodermata
  23. Tunicates (Non-vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordata
  24. Fishes (Vertebrate Cordates) Phylum Chordata
  25. Green Algae:Phylum Chlorophyta
  26. Brown Algae:Phylum Ochrophyta
  27. Red Algae :Phylum Rhodophyta
  28. Flowering Plants :Phylum Anthophyta
  29. Lichens:Phylum Ascomycotina
  30. Selected Sites For Exploration
  31. Map of the Atlantic Northeast
  32. Nova Scotia
  33. Prince Edward Island
  34. New Brunswick
  35. Newfoundland, and Labrador
  36. Maine
  37. New Hampshire
  38. Massachusetts
  39. Selected References
  40. Glossary
  41. Illlustrations For Identification
  42. Acknowledgments
  43. Index