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Between Pacific Tides
• Edward F. Ricketts
• Jack Calvin
• Joel W. Hedgpeth
• David W. Phillips
• John Steinbeck
• FIELD GUIDE
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A handbook to the rocky shores and tide pools of the Pacific Coast of the United States. Each intertidal zone is discussed in depth, augmented by black-and-white photographs and diagrams.
(FG34, $31.95)
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British Columbia Seashore Life
• Pocket Naturalist
• FIELD GUIDE
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A fold-up, laminated card featuring color drawings and short descriptions of common marine plants, echinoderms, mollusks, crustaceans, nearshore fish, birds and mammals of British Columbia.
(CND233, $5.95)
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Cape Cod
• Henry David Thoreau
• Paul Theroux
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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In his signature style, Thoreau muses on the ocean and his surroundings, as he combs the beaches of Cape Cod. Though written nearly 150 years ago, his essay is a compelling, sardonic portrait of coastal Massachusetts, its human and natural history.
(USE65, $14.00)
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Cod, A Biography of a Fish that Changed the World
• Mark Kurlansky
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A sparkling extended essay on the cod in the tradition of Lopez or McPhee, looking at the importance of the fish to cuisine and commerce, throwing much light on the plight of the Grand Banks and fisheries.
(OCE10, $15.00)
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Coral Reef Fishes
• Ewald Lieske
• Robert Myers
• FIELD GUIDE
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This compact handbook features 2,500 illustrations of shallow-water fishes around the world.
(DIV05, $24.95)
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Darwin and the Barnacle, the Story of One Tiny Creature and History's Most Spectacular Scientific Breakthrough
• Rebecca Stott
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Darwin devoted eight years to the perplexing pedunculated cirripedes, setting the groundwork for his ideas about evolution through natural selection.
(NAT65, $14.95)
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Deep-Ocean Journeys, Discovering New Life at the Bottom of the Sea
• Cindy Lee Van Dover
• EXPLORATION
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The author recounts her research in the great depths of the ocean.
(OCE15, $14.00)
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Diving & Snorkeling Bahamas
• Steve Blount
• Lisa Walker
• GUIDEBOOK
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A practical, illustrated guide to popular diving and snorkeling sites.
(CRB83, $16.99)
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Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Australia's Great Barrier Reef
• Len Zell
• FIELD GUIDE
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A practical, illustrated guide to diving and snorkeling sites surrounding the Great Barrier Reef, with a short overview of the marine setting, ecology, coral reefs and inhabitants for each.
(AUS27, $24.99)
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Down Time, Great Writers on Diving
• Ed Kittrell
• Casey Kittrell
• Jim Kittrell
• ANTHOLOGY
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A diverse anthology on the experience, pleasures and peril of diving by great writers, including Diane Ackerman and William Beebe. A thoughtful collection that communicates the rewards of being underwater.
(DIV40, $15.95)
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Essentials of Oceanography
• Harold Thurman
• REFERENCE
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A bestselling introductory text.
(OCE41, $165.33)
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A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes
• William Eschmeyer
• Earl Herald
• Howard Hammann
• Roger Tory Peterson
• FIELD GUIDE
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An illustrated field guide to the fish found in Pacific coast waters.
(FG45, $20.00)
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A Field Guide to Sea Stars and Other Echinoderms of the Galapagos
• Cleveland P. Hickman
• FIELD GUIDE
• HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
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A spiral-bound field guide to sea stars, urchins and sea cucumbers of Galapagos.
(GPS31, $18.95)
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Field Guide to the Orca
• Chuck Flaherty
• David G. Gordon
• NATURAL HISTORY
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This pocket book in the Sasquatch Field Guide series is a brief introduction of the ecology, natural history and conservation of the Orca.
(BST06, $6.95)
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The Fishes of the Galapagos Islands
• Jack Grove
• Robert Lavenberg
• FIELD GUIDE
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An essential reference documenting 437 species of fish in the Galapagos.
(GPS32, $140.00)
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Fishwatcher's Field Guide Caribbean
• Idaz Greenberg
• FIELD GUIDE
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A convenient double-sided plastic card showing 75 reef fish of the Caribbean.
(DIV11, $7.50)
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Fishwatcher's Field Guide Indian Ocean
• Idaz Greenberg
• FIELD GUIDE
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A double-sided card illustrating 70 fishes of Seychelles, Maldives and neighboring islands.
(FG17, $7.50)
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Fishwatcher's Field Guide Red Sea
• Jerry Greenberg
• FIELD GUIDE
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This double-sided plastic card shows 64 of the most commonly encountered reef fish of the Red Sea in full-color illustrations, convenient for the boat or beach.
(DIV13, $7.50)
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The Florida Manatee, Biology and Conservation
• Roger Reep
• Robert K. Bond
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Reeps and Bonde draw on 20 years of fieldwork on for this authoritative, illustrated primer for the interested general reader on the ecology, habits, habitats and conservation of the Manatee in Florida.
(FLA66, $34.95)
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General History of the Pyrates
• Daniel Defoe
• HISTORY
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First published in 1724, Defoe's rich history captures the life and lore of early 18th century pirates.
(OCE89, $19.95)
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Gray Whales, Wandering Giants
• Robert H. Busch
• NATURAL HISTORY
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In this complete natural history of the gray whale, Busch chronicles not just ecology and evolution but also conservation, mythology and lore. With 80 excellent color photographs.
(BJA14, $19.95)
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Guardians of the Whales, The Quest to Study Whales in the Wild
• Graeme M. Ellis
• Bruce Obee
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A loving tribute to the whales of the Pacific Northwest and those who study them, this handsomely produced book includes long chapters on the orca, pacific gray, humpback and minke.
(BST07, $34.95)
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A Guide to Marine Coastal Plankton and Marine Invertebrate Larvae
• Deboyd L. Smith
• Kevin B. Johnson
• FIELD GUIDE
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A field guide and manual to collecting and studying the diverse marine plankton of coastal areas. With black-and-white drawings and a glossary.
(DIV39, $60.00)
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Hawaii's Fishes, A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers, and Aquarists
• John P. Hoover
• FIELD GUIDE
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A colorful and thorough introduction to the fishes living off Hawaii's shores. Color photographs of over 250 local species, with common names in English and Hawaiian.
(HWI26, $16.95)
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Last Chance to See
• Douglas Adams
• Mark Carwardine
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A whirlwind visit to remote habitats around the world by two entertaining traveling companions.
(CON04, $14.95)
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Living Fossil, The Story of the Coelacanth
• Keith Stewart Thomson
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Thomson relates the remarkable discovery of the long-thought-extinct fossil fish in the deep waters of the Mozambique channel and Comoros Islands.
(BST09, $9.95)
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Manatees, Natural History & Conservation
• James Powell
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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In this attractive volume, descriptions of manatee life and behavior from leading naturalists and scientists are juxtaposed against stunning photography.
(FLA67, $17.95)
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Marine Invertebrates Indian Ocean and the Central Pacific
• Idaz Greenberg
• FIELD GUIDE
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This double-sided plastic card shows 50 of the most commonly encountered marine invertebrates of the Indian Ocean in full-color illustrations, convenient for snorkeling trips.
(DIV15, $7.50)
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Marine Invertebrates of Florida, the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean
• Idaz Greenberg
• FIELD GUIDE
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A convenient double-sided plastic card showing 61 invertebrates of the Caribbean.
(DIV12, $7.50)
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Marine Invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest
• Eugene Kozloff
• Linda H. Price
• FIELD GUIDE
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A comprehensive guide to the invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest.
(PNW61, $40.00)
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes: Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, the Bahamas and Bermu
• C. Lavett Smith
• FIELD GUIDE
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A photographic guide to coral reef fishes found in the Caribbean, Florida, the Bahamas and Bermuda. This portable, pocket-size book features 417 excellent color photographs, each with a range map and description.
(FG24, $19.95)
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A Natural History of Shells
• Geerat Vermeij
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A beautifully illustrated look at the biology of shells.
(CRB14, $24.95)
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The Norton Book of the Sea
• J.O. Coote
• ANTHOLOGY
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A well-chosen selection of stories about the sea.
(GEN76, $22.50)
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Ocean's End, Travels Through Endangered Seas
• Colin Woodard
• Paul Ehrlich
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A discussion of the environmental crises that face the world's oceans.
(OCE43, $15.00)
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Out of the Channel, The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Prince William Sound
• John Keeble
• Natalie Fobes
• HISTORY
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First published in 1990, this book has been updated to reflect the impact of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, ten years after the event.
(ALA86, $14.00)
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The Presence of Whales, Contemporary Writers on the Whale
• Frank Stewart
• NATURAL HISTORY
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In this well chosen series of essays, some of our best modern writers enlighten and entertain on the subject of whales, with pieces from Roger Payne, Diane Ackerman, and Barry Lopez.
(BST02, $15.95)
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Reef Fish Identification
• Paul Humann
• FIELD GUIDE
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This definitive guide for underwater enthusiasts features 670 stunning color photographs.
(DIV03, $39.95)
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Reef Identification, Galapagos
• Paul Humann
• FIELD GUIDE
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A comprehensive, sturdy photographic guide.
(DIV04, $39.95)
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The Sea Around Us
• Rachel Carson
• NATURAL HISTORY
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The beautifully illustrated edition of Carson's hugely popular, influential paean to the sea, featuring 130 luminous color photographs.
(OCE05, $49.95)
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Sea Change, A Message of the Oceans
• Sylvia Earle
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A tribute to our watery planet -- and real-life adventure story by Sylvia Earle, a World Wildlife Fund national council member and diving pioneer.
(OCE01, $13.95)
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Sea of Cortez Marine Animals
• Daniel W. Gotshall
• FIELD GUIDE
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A handy photographic guide to common fishes and marine invertebrates from Baja to Panama.
(BJA06, $24.95)
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Sea of Slaughter, A Chronicle of the Destruction of Animal Life in the North Atlantic
• Farley Mowat
• NATURAL HISTORY
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An examination of human exploitation of the marine resources of the North Atlantic, with sections on whaling, the Great Auk and cod.
(OCE07, $16.95)
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Seals and Sea Lions of the World
• Nigel Bonner
• FIELD GUIDE
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An accessible, comprehensive overview of the pinnipeds. With wit and grace, Bonner outlines the evolutionary history, biology and ecology and behavior of seals, sea lions and walruses.
(FG05, $35.00)
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Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast, An Illustrated Guide to Northern California, Oregon, Washington & British Columb
• Eugene Kozloff
• FIELD GUIDE
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A guide and handbook to nearshore marine life from British Columbia to San Mateo, California.
(PNW60, $29.95)
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Shells of Hawaii
• E. Alison Kay
• Olive Schoenberg-Dole
• FIELD GUIDE
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A slim but colorful (and erudite) volume on Hawaii's shells, both marine and freshwater. Features color photographs of more than 300 species of mollusks.
(HWI28, $12.95)
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Shells, Guide to the Jewels of the Sea
• Giorgio Gabbi
• SCIENCE
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A nicely illustrated overview of the biology, habitats and beauty of shells, featuring color photographs of marine mollusks in their natural habitat.
(OCE52, $45.00)
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Shells, The Photographic Recognition Guide to Seashells of the World
• S. Peter Dance
• Matthew Ward
• FIELD GUIDE
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A photographic guide to 600 species of shells worldwide with range maps and descriptions.
(OCE53, $20.00)
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The Silent World
• Jacques Cousteau
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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This memoir relives Jacques Cousteau's invention of SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) and his first experiences with underwater exploration. 50th anniversary edition.
(OCE86, $13.00)
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Smithsonian Handbook: Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
• Mark Carwardine
• FIELD GUIDE
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In the trademark, graphic Eyewitness style, this sturdy guidebook colorfully describes the world's cetaceans with numerous illustrations, range maps, fluke drawings and a few paragraphs on each species.
(FG02, $20.00)
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Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life
• Paul Humann
• FIELD GUIDE
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A compact guide illustrating all the fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants you are most likely to encounter in under 15 feet of water in the Caribbean.
(DIV02, $14.95)
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The Snorkeller's Guide to the Coral Reef, From the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean
• Paddy Ryan
• Peter Atkinson
• NATURAL HISTORY
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The best-selling, take-along guide to coral reefs, coral reef fishes, invertebrates and plants of the Indo-Pacific. With 200 color photographs.
(DIV18, $19.95)
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Song for the Blue Ocean, Encounters Along the World's Coasts and Beneath the Seas
• Carl Safina
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A grand tour of our blue planet, divided geographically, this book is an excellent resource -- fascinating to read and full of hope. It combines a personal journey, hundreds of interviews with fisherman and scientists around the world, and a tour of important watery habitats.
(OCE09, $18.00)
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The Windward Road, Adventures of A Naturalist on Remote Caribbean Shores
• Archie Carr
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Archie Carr's classic tale of his search for sea turtles in the Caribbean and Costa Rica. Originally published in 1956, this book is a delightful record of people and islands.
(CRB08, $16.95)
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