Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras

Name: Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras
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ISBN: 9780762742370

ISBN-10: 0762742372

ISBN-13: 9780762742370

Edition: N/A

Authors: Scott W. Shumway

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From the North Carolina's Outer Banks to Maine's rocky coast, this comprehensive guidebook covers the ecology, wildlife, plants and ocean creatures in full-color photographs and vivid detail. No other book includes all of the plants, animals, and terrain along this stretch of coastline, making this a must-have for anyone who lives or recreates near the Atlantic. The diverse habitats of the seashore, from the Rocky Shores to Sandy Beaches, Estuaries, Tidal Flats, Salt Marshes, Seagrass Meadows, and the Open Ocean are explored in detail in this user-friendly guide and natural history. The easy-to-use layout, comprehensive index, water-resistant cover and guaranteed binding make this a…

Book details

List price: $32.95
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 2/26/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.88" tall
Weight: 1.012
Language: English



Acknowledgments


About the Author


Preface


Map


Introduction


The Coastline: Where the Ocean Meets the Land


Food Chains and the Forgotten Plankton


Rocky Shores


Sandy Beaches


Sand Dunes


Estuaries


Salt Marshes


Tidal Flats


Seagrass Meadows


The Open Ocean


The Beach in Winter


Afterword


References


Index