Description
A spectacular variety of life flourishes between the ebb and flow of high and low tide. Anemones talk to each other through chemical signaling, clingfish grip rocks and resist the surging tide, and bioluminescent dinoflagellates--single-celled algae--light up disturbances in the shallow water like glowing fingerprints.
This guidebook helps readers uncover the hidden workings of the natural world of the shoreline. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon illuminates the scientific forces that shape the diversity of life at each beach and tidepool--perfect for beachgoers who want to know why.
Features include
- profiles of popular and off-the-beaten-track sites to visit along the Greater Salish Sea, Puget Sound, and Washington and Oregon coasts
- the fascinating stories behind both common and less familiar species
- a lively introduction to how coastal ecosystems work and why no two beaches are ever alike
Author: Ryan P. Kelly, Terrie Klinger, John J. Meyer
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 12/06/2022
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.51w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9780295749969
ISBN10: 0295749962
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Ecology
- Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats | Coastal Regions & Shorelines
- Travel | United States | West | Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
About the Author
Ryan P. Kelly is associate professor in the University of Washington's School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. Terrie Klinger is professor in the University of Washington's School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. John J. Meyer is director of science communication in the University of Washington's College of the Environment.