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This Ocean Enthusiast Pack includes:

The Oceanic Society Feild Guide to the Gray Whale- "Oceanic Society 1983. Maps and drawings. Practical guide to viewing the biannual migration of gray whales along the Pacific Coast. Topics include whale facts migration evolution conservation and more."- Google Books 

Pacific Seaweeds A Guide to Common Seaweeds of the West Coast-"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."-Google Play

A Feild Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest- "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 waterproof, 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."-Google Books

Yesterday's Ocean A History of Marine Life on California's Central Coast-"This concise history of the marine abundance of the central California coast looks back in time to draw a vivid portrait of a marvelous abundance of marine life, of which only a pale shadow exists today. Filled with amazing photos of marine diversity both historic and present, the story of these depleted resources focuses on sea otters, abalone, rockfish, salmon, sardines, and sharks to show how impacts of harvesting one species affects surrounding species."- Bored Feet Publications  

 
Sharks and Relatives of the Pacific Coast From Alaska to California-"Sharks and Relatives of the Pacific Coast is an easy-to-use, 12-panel identification guide to the 38 coastal sharks and 12 cartilaginous relatives found from Alaska to California. This convenient guide is designed to help quickly identify common and notable species that inhabit inshore estuaries and tide pools, bays and kelp beds, rocky and sandy shores, and deep offshore environments.

Each species is illustrated in stunning full-color. The shark illustrations are supplemented by line drawings of their teeth. The highly detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations are accompanied by common and scientific names, maximum length, and concise text that highlights key features, and habitat typical of the species.

This foldable and durable guide is light weight, weather proof and easily fits into a pocket, glove compartment, backpack, tackle box, or boat console. Anglers, naturalists, students, teachers, and divers alike will find it to be an excellent resource in the office, at home, in the class room, in the field, or out on the water."-Quick Reference Publishing 

Whales Dolphins and Porpoises of the Pacific Coast Alaska to California-"Quick Reference Publishing.This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glovebox, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use – durable lamination also makes it waterproof. Size: 4”x 9” folded; 9” x 24.5” unfolded. This affordable guide will conveniently fit into any daypack, pocket or glove-compartment, facilitating easy field identification. About the Author Val Kells is an author and highly regarded Marine Science Illustrator whose specialty is marine and brackish water fishes. Her work is precise, highly detailed and scientifically accurate. Val recently illustrated, designed and co-authored “A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Alaska to California.” This four-and-a-half year project includes almost 700 species descriptions and over 950 illustrations of Pacific coast fishes that occur from the border of Canada to the border of Mexico. This important book is the companion to “A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Maine to Texas,” which she also co-authored and designed and for which she produced 1,079 full-color illustrations. Other notable books that feature her work include “Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay” and the forthcoming “Tunas and Billfishes of the World.” Val has also developed and produced thousands of full-color, black-and-white and mixed-media identification and interpretive illustrations for permanent and temporary displays at over 30 public aquariums, museums and nature centers both in the US and abroad. Val received her degree in Environmental Science and Science Communication and Illustration from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1986"-CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS WEBSITE

Saltwater Fishes of Northern California A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species -“Saltwater Fishes of Northern California” is an easy-to-use, 12-panel identification guide to 63 saltwater fishes found from the northern border of California near Crescent City south of Monterey Bay. This convenient guide is designed to help quickly identify common and notable species that inhabit inshore estuaries and tidepools, bays and kelp beds, rocky and sandy shores, and deep offshore environments. Each species is illustrated in stunning color including adults, females, males and juveniles. The highly detailed and scientifically accurate full-color illustrations are accompanied by common and scientific names, maximum length, and concise text that highlights key features, and habitat typical of the species."-CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS STORE 

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