The intertidal wilderness : a photographic journey through Pacific Coast tidepools
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The intertidal wilderness : a photographic journey through Pacific Coast tidepools
University of California Press, c2002
Rev. ed
- : cloth
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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: pbk ISBN 9780520217058
Description
The Intertidal Wilderness is a stunning photographic exploration of the tidepools of the Pacific coast, from Baja California to as far north as southeast Alaska. These lush photographs capture in striking color the enormous variety of life and biological detail in the intertidal zone along one of the world's most spectacular coastlines. The interpretative text and captions describe telltale signs of ecological relationships and processes, helping the seashore explorer to appreciate ecological interactions and their consequences. The text delves into the roles of competition, predation, reproduction, natural variation in space and time, and color that characterize this vibrant ecosystem. This revised edition has been updated throughout, incorporating new scientific information, new photographs, and a new chapter discussing the recent human impact on this threatened environment. Fusing art and science, The Intertidal Wilderness conveys the fragility, complexity, and interdependence of the plants and animals living at the interface of land and sea.
The Intertidal Wilderness vividly animates the surprisingly delicate beauty of the often violent intertidal zone, which daily withstands pounding waves at high tides as well as desiccation and exposure at low tides. With revealing photographs, engaging text, and a solid foundation in marine biology, this book will capture the imagination of the casual seashore visitor as well as the dedicated enthusiast.
Table of Contents
Preface, by Robert T. Paine Acknowledgments 1 Introduction 2 Competition: The Struggle for Limited Resources 3 Predation 4 Reproduction and Settlement on the Shore 5 The Role of Color 6 Nature's Variability: Understanding the Changing Patterns, Conserving the Species Appendix A: Planning Your Visit to the Tidepools Appendix B: Classifying Animals and Plants Further Reading Photograph Locations and Dates Index
- Volume
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: cloth ISBN 9780520231931
Description
"The Intertidal Wilderness" is a photographic exploration of the tidepools of the Pacific coast, from Baja California to as far north as southeast Alaska. These photographs capture the enormous variety of life and biological detail in the intertidal zone along one of the world's most spectacular coastlines. The interpretative text and captions describe telltale signs of ecological relationships and processes, helping seashore explorers appreciate ecological interactions and their consequences. The text delves into the roles of competition, predation, reproduction, natural variation in space and time, and colour that characterize this vibrant ecosystem. This revised edition has been updated throughout, incorporating new scientific information, new photographs and a new chapter discussing the recent human impact on this threatened environment. Fusing art and science, "The Intertidal Wilderness" conveys the fragility, complexity and interdependence of the plants and animals living at the interface of land and sea.
"The Intertidal Wilderness" animates the surprisingly delicate beauty of the often violent intertidal zone, which daily withstands pounding waves at high tide as well as des
Table of Contents
Preface, by Robert T. Paine
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction
2 Competition: The Struggle for Limited Resources
3 Predation
4 Reproduction and Settlement on the Shore
5 The Role of Color
6 Nature's Variability: Understanding the Changing Patterns, Conserving the Species
Appendix A: Planning Your Visit to the Tidepools
Appendix B: Classifying Animals and Plants
Further Reading
Photograph Locations and Dates
Index
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