California Marine Life: A Field Guide

by Marty Snyderman and Marty Synderman

Book Overview

See what's in the sea in this informative guide to life in California's coastal waters-- Contains more than 150 color photographsHere is a thorough reference to the common marine species found along the California coast. Useful to oceanic enthusiasts of every level, the book identifies the relationships, behavior, habits, and interactions of California's rich kingdom of marine wildlife. The author cross-references common and scientific names and includes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932248071
• ISBN13: 9780932248077
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Marcor Pub.
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Recommended for every new California diver

The title may be a bit misleading in that this book isn't simply an identification catalog like some other field guides. The book is organized into chapters describing different marine habitats, and does a good job of providing the big picture. The author describes many species, covering their appearance, behavior, role in their environment, and classification. Most species that are discussed are accompanied by photographs, but not all. While this book can serve as a reference, I enjoyed reading it cover to cover.