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

by Anne Wertheim Rosenfeld (Author) "As long as there has been ocean there has been an intertidal zone..." (more)
Key Phrases: North America, British Columbia, Washington State

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"The photographs we see [here] are at times nearly incandescent...and consistently engaging. The book also touches on the effects of wave action and the role of natural (and man-made) disturbances in the changing ecology on this varied and narrow arena."-Christian Science Monitor; "The photographs do an unusually good job of depicting broad biological concepts."-Library Journal

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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

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press; Revised edition (March 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520217055
• ISBN-13: 978-0520217058
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,846 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)

The photographs alone make this volume an enormous pleasure.