The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life of California

by J. Duane Sept

The California coast is one of the world's richest, most diverse habitats for intertidal marine life. It is also the site of one the world's greatest population concentrations and tourist... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550174967
• ISBN13: 9781550174960
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Harbour Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Invertebrate ID

I really like this field guide as it gives you the common names, the most updated scientific names, and also the older scientific and common names. It is quite complete, and a must for a serious tide pooler in Calif. In addition, it also has a good representative section on algae, which many book seem to lack. It is also small enough to carry in the tide pools. I am a retired Zoology Community College Instructor and also a docent for the state parks, and consider this book a must have.

Perfect Guide To Tidepools

Out of the 3 books I purchased on tide pools for Northern California this has the most information. Works well with the other 2. Have enjoyed all of them. Has made exploring the tide pools so much more fun.

Good beachcomber resource

The photos in this book are incredible. I can't wait to take this to California on my next beachcombing experience. I like J. Duane's Sept's field guides. This is a good resource.