Offshore Sea Life ID Guide : : East Coast / / Steve N. G. Howell, Brian L. Sullivan.

Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you see out there? This handy guide, designed for quick use on day trips off the East Coast, helps you put a name to what you find, from whales and dolphins to shearwaters, turtles, and even fly...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2015
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Place / Publishing House:Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2015]
©2016
Year of Publication:2015
Language:English
Series:Princeton Field Guides ; 102
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Physical Description:1 online resource (64 p.) :; 120 color photos.
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
Introduction --
Acknowledgments --
Some Words Explained --
Marine Mammals --
Seabirds --
Sea Turtles --
Flyingfish and Flying Squid --
Other Fish --
Billfish and Sharks --
Other Big Fish --
Rarer Big Fish --
Seaweeds --
Jellyfish and Cousins --
Landbirds --
Species Codes, Scientific Names, and Index
Summary:Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you see out there? This handy guide, designed for quick use on day trips off the East Coast, helps you put a name to what you find, from whales and dolphins to shearwaters, turtles, and even flying fish. Carefully crafted color plates show species as they typically appear at sea, and expert text highlights identification features. Essential for anyone heading out on a whale-watching or birding trip, this guidebook provides a handy gateway to the wonders of the ocean.Over 100 color photos and composite platesIncludes whales, dolphins, birds, sharks, turtles, flying fish, and more Accessible and informative text reveals what to look forGreat for beginners and experts alike
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9781400874033
9783110439687
9783110438758
DOI:10.1515/9781400874033
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Steve N. G. Howell, Brian L. Sullivan.