The Intertidal Wilderness: A Photographic Journey through Pacific Coast Tidepools (Hardcover)

by Anne Wertheim Rosenfeld (Author)

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"The photographs do an unusually good job of depicting broad biological concepts." -- Library Journal

"[A] gorgeously photographed book that explores the tidepools of the Pacific coast . . . and the creatures who live there." -- Seattle Times Post-Intelligencer

Product Description
119 scattered color photographs 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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 185 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press; Rev Sub edition (March 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520231937
• ISBN-13: 978-0520231931
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,009,316 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite, February 16, 2004

By	Aydelette Kelsey "A" (Clearwater, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Intertidal Wilderness: A Photographic Journey through Pacific Coast Tidepools, Revised Edition (Paperback)

The photographs alone make this volume an enormous pleasure.