Description
Book SynopsisAn interpretive field guide that 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. It provides details on identification, natural history, distribution, and conservation.
Trade Review"Handy, [with] rich species accounts... A must have for anyone interested in marine mammals!" The Guardian "For the person who enjoys watching the creatures that inhabit our coastline, the mariner who might travel with pods of whales, or the beachcomber who shares the sand with seals and sea lions, this is a field guide that should be tucked into every day pack or sea bag." North County Times "An excellent compact reference book ... you won't have any problem identifying the many mammals you encounter along the coastline or off shore." -- Robert Walch Salinas Californian "This field guide is a 'must have'." Wildlife Activist "Like an expert, chatty companion at one's elbow, this is a splendid guide to the subject for both amateurs and professionals." -- K. B. Sterling Choice "This comprehensive guide is all you will need when you head for the coast for a day of whale watching or just to enjoy some offfshore boating." -- Bob Walch Bookloons.com "Indispensable for naturalists, both professional and amateur." -- Paula A. Olson The Quarterly Review Of Bio "This is an excellent compact reference book for anyone who would like to know more about marine mammals." -- Robert Walch The Californian "Detailed and well-illustrated sections devoted to each species." -- Bob Walch Coastviews
