Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida

This updated guide provides the latest findings about the biology and ecology of the Gulf of Mexico. It reflects the effects of recent storms and hurricanes, and includes an expanded chapter on sea turtles. Hundreds of detailed drawings introduce you to more than 300 marine creatures commonly found along the beaches and bays of this area. Easy-to-read descriptions explain the taxonomic feeding, mating, and migratory habits of these coastal residents. In addition, this guide tells you about many offshore creatures, such as oysters, shrimp, and lobsters, and the numerous animals that inhabit the subsea oil platforms.

Author: Susan B. Rothschild, Nick Fotheringham
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Published: 01/08/2004
Pages: 179
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 11.07h x 8.24w x 0.45d
ISBN13: 9781589790612
ISBN10: 1589790618
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Animals | Marine Life
- Nature | Reference
- Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection | General

About the Author
Susan B. Rothschild, Ph.D., a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, has worked in the U.S. fisheries management, water quality assessment of Chesapeake Bay, and U.S. environment regulation at local levels. Nick Fotheringham, Ph.D., has taught marine biology and invertebrate zoology at the University of Houston and the University of Texas. He is a resident of Thousand Oaks, California.