Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast : Baja, California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia / Sarah G. Allen, Joe Mortenson, Sophie Webb.

Author
Allen, Sarah G. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, [2011]
  • ©2011
Description
1 online resource (585 p.)

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From gray whales giving birth in the lagoons of Baja California to sea otters nestled in kelp beds off California to killer whales living around Vancouver Island-this spectacular stretch of the Pacific Coast boasts one of the most abundant populations of sea mammals on earth. This handy interpretive field guide describes the 45 whales, dolphins, seals, and otters that are resident in, migrate through, or forage from Baja in Mexico to British Columbia in Canada. The guide's rich species accounts provide details on identification, natural history, distribution, and conservation. They also tell where and how these fascinating animals can best be viewed. Introductory chapters give general information on the ecology, evolution, and taxonomy of marine mammals; on the Pacific Coast's unique environment; and on the relationship between marine mammals and humans from native cultures to today. Featuring many color illustrations, photographs, drawings, and maps, this up-to-date guide illuminates a fascinating group of animals and reveals much about their mysterious lives in the ocean.
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English
Contents
  • Frontmatter
  • CONTENTS
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • MARINE HABITAT PLATES
  • INTRODUCTION
  • SPECIES PLATES
  • CETACEANS
  • CARNIVORES
  • GLOSSARY
  • REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
  • ART CREDITS
  • INDEX
ISBN
  • 1-283-27725-5
  • 9786613277251
  • 0-520-94731-2
OCLC
  • 703138055
  • 704274152
Doi
  • 10.1525/9780520947313
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