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Between the Tides in California: Exploring Beaches and Tidepools
The vast and diverse California coast is an awe-inspiring place of exploration and discovery, full of life forms that are shockingly unfamiliar. Intertidal fish that can breathe in air, worms that build entire reefs, and seaweeds that can be mistaken for tar spots--these are as common as the more familiar barnacles that eat with their feet. Unicorn snails lie still on the rocks as they drill into the shells of their prey, while purple urchins nestle into sides of rock walls and keyhole limpets fend off sea stars. Surfgrass covers tidepools and protects sensitive species from sun and heat while welcoming animals like spiny lobsters and kelpfish to cruise atop its tangled blades. In this guidebook, scientific experts describe how land and water shape specific ecosystems of the intertidal zone. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Between the Tides in California transforms readers into nearshore detectives, with each species offering unique clues about the environment around them. Features - Profiles of sites to visit ranging from remote seashores on the northern coast to the popular beaches of Southern California - The fascinating stories behind both common and less familiar animal and plant species - A lively introduction to how coastal ecosystems work and why no two beaches are ever alike
328 pages, Paperback
Published March 19, 2024
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February 14, 2025
Great book! It contains easy to understand explanations on why the California coast looks the way it does and the creatures that reside there. I really appreciated the informational chapters at the beginning and the details it gives about specific places on the California coast. This is a great book to reference what areas of the beautiful California coast are worth focusing on and exploring. It is not an identification guide, but it does note several worthwhile species that you should look out for with helpful photos and descriptions of them.
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