Pacific Coast Crabs and Shrimps [Paperback]

Gregory C. Jensen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0930118200 | ISBN-13: 978-0930118204 | Publication Date: February 1, 1995

This is the first Pacific Coast full-color field guide for this important group of animals. It describes 163 species of crabs, shrimps and lobsters that occur in the nearshore waters from Alaska to Northern Baja California. The narrative for each species includes the identification, size, geographic range and habitat, as well as natural history notes on molting, reproduction, larval development and ecology. Also included are pictorial keys, glossary, index and suggested references.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...nicely produced and executed...contains an abundance of high quality photographs which are of considerable use in making identifications. -- Journal of Crustacean Biology

...over 160 species of decapods. Simple keys, underwater color photographs and descriptions help guide the reader. -- Sea Grant Extension Program Newsletter

...the first ever Pacific coast color field guide for this important group of marine animals,,,accessible, easily understood format. -- American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists - Briefs

College-level audiences and researchers interested in the topic will welcome this, the first Pacific coast color field guide. Over a hundred species of crabs, shrimps and lobsters are identified, with information on their natural history included alongside clear color photos. -- Midwest Book Review

Greg Jensen has done an excellent job preparing an informative and visually pleasing book. I recommend it for anyone... -- Gordon Green, Curator of Invertebrates at the RBCM (Canada), specializing in marine and freshwater crustaceans

I strongly recommend this book for all regional naturalists and researchers interested in decapods. -- Fisheries and Oceans (Canada) The Crab Newsletter - #2

About the Author

While growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Greg Jwnsen developed an avid interest in marine biology and a particular fascination with crabs and shrimps. Since completing his doctoral dissertation on porcelain crabs, he has worked as a biologist at the University of Washington School of Fisheries and taught classes in crustacean biology and ichthyology at the University of Washington and Western Washington University. He has authored numerous articles in technical journals on various aspects of crab and shrimp biology, including such topics as reproductive cycles, larval settlement, and intertidal zonation, along with descriptions of new species. A diver since 1974, he first tried underwater photography in 1978 and now finds it difficult to enter the water without a camera in his hands.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sea Challengers (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930118200
• ISBN-13: 978-0930118204
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pacific Coast Crabs and Shrimps, July 30, 2007

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This is a valuable reference for anyone who lived and eats from the Pacific North West Marine environment. The descriptions are consise and well written. The colour plates are clear and make identification fairly easy.
It is well organized and will probably be on my Christmas shopping list for a few select friends.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and concise with excellent photography., January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pacific Coast Crabs and Shrimps (Paperback)

I knew Greg when I was a grad student at Western Washington U. while he was still writing this book and photographing subjects. I had many lengthy conversations with him then and would consider him an authority on west coast crustaceans. Now I work at the Humboldt State U. Marine Lab and frequently use his book as a reference (when students aren't borrowing it!). It is easy to use and more up-to-date with the latest taxonomic changes than many other books on the subject.

-Grant Eberle, Equipment Technician, HSU Marine Lab.