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A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes

From Alaska to California
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From the Arctic waters of Alaska to the southern tip of California, this fully illustrated guide captures the stunning diversity of fishes along the western coastlines of the United States and Canada. The combined work of renowned marine science illustrator Val Kells and distinguished ichthyologists Luiz A. Rocha and Larry G. Allen, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: From Alaska to California is this region's most current and thorough fish identification guide.

Whether you are an angler, scuba diver, naturalist, student, or teacher, you will find every fish you're trying to identify, each shown in lifelike detail. The book's coverage extends from shallow, brackish waters to depths of 200 meters.

Key features include· Over 950 illustrations of adult fish, juveniles, and color variants · Descriptions of 157 fish families and almost 700 species· Text presented adjacent to the illustrations· Concise details about the biology, range, and distribution of each species       

Poised to become your go-to reference, this guide will find a welcome spot on your boat, in your backpack, or on your bookshelf.

Acknowledgments
Preface
About This Book
Area and Species Covered
Names and Sequence of Species
Organization and Presentation
Introduction
Diversity and Classication
Adaptations to Life in Water
Identifying Fishes
Conservation
Families
Species
Glossary
Rare Fishes Also in the Area
Select Bibliography and Additional Resources
Index

""No one creates as beautiful coloured illustrations of marine fishes... I recommend all libraries consider adding it to their collection.""

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