{"product_id":"pacific-intertidal-life-identifying-marine-life-of-the-pacific-coast-including-rocky-reefs-and-tidepools-paperback","title":"Pacific Intertidal Life: Identifying Marine Life of the Pacific Coast, Including Rocky Reefs and Tidepools - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon Russo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePam Frazier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentify marine life of the Pacific Coast--from Alaska to Baja California--with this pocket-size guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're strolling along the beach, wading across a tidepool, or snorkeling with your family, you're bound to encounter a variety of marine life. If you're curious about the underwater organisms you see, then \u003ci\u003ePacific Intertidal Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Ron Russo is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use book, you can identify intertidal plants and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe booklet begins with introductions to intertidal zones, intertidal species, and tidepools, \u003cbr\u003efollowed by brief discussions of important aspects of intertidal life, such as water temperature and food. A field guide section presents more than 90 species of marine life, organized by groups such as algae, crabs, mussels, sea stars, and sponges. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the shape and appearance of an organism. Your answers lead to the correct section, where you can compare what you've found with the species shown. Professional illustrations by Pam Frazier and visual descriptions help you to identify each species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide is applicable to the rocky reefs and tidepools of the Pacific Coast in Alaska, Baja California, British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple guide to marine life identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore than 90 species of intertidal plants and animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroductions to intertidal zones, tidepools, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProfessional illustrations with key markings for identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSmall format that fits into a pocket or pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Russo\u003c\/b\u003e is well-known for his broad knowledge and enthusiastic teaching. He has written more than 40 articles for various magazines and journals--including a feature article in \u003ci\u003eNatural History\u003c\/i\u003e magazine--as well as five technical papers on leopard shark biology. Ron is the author of such books as \u003ci\u003ePacific Coast Fish Finder, Pacific Coast Mammal Finder, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlant Galls of the Western United States.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRon served as a naturalist of the East Bay Regional Park District for 37 years, including 17 years as Chief Naturalist, before retiring in 2003 to focus full-time on his passions of plant galls and shark biology. He is the recipient of the distinguished Fellow Award from the National Association for Interpretation (1989) and served as an instructor of California state park rangers for 25 years at the William Penn Mott Training Center at Asilomar, California. Ron was also a wilderness guide for 18 years, leading trips to observe and study Alaska's rich array of plants and animals, including humpback whales and grizzly bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Frazier\u003c\/b\u003e served as the longtime publications manager at the Grand Canyon Conservancy and was also the deputy director there for a number of years. An artist at heart, Pam found inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounded her in Sedona, Arizona. Her illustrations appeared in the field guides \u003ci\u003ePacific Coast Mammal Finder\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePacific Intertidal Life.\u003c\/i\u003e Pam passed away in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 4 x 5.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53337192169837,"sku":"9780912550374","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/fAP4ZkwQ-Z9780912550374.webp?v=1778926461","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/pacific-intertidal-life-identifying-marine-life-of-the-pacific-coast-including-rocky-reefs-and-tidepools-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}