Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast: Baja, California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia

✍ Scribed by Sarah G. Allen; Joe Mortenson; Sophie Webb

Publisher: University of California Press
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Leaves: 584
Series: California Natural History Guides; 100
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Table of Contents

CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
MARINE HABITAT PLATES
INTRODUCTION
SPECIES PLATES
CETACEANS
CARNIVORES
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
ART CREDITS
INDEX

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