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- Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: East Coast
- Book
- 2015
- Published by: Princeton University Press
- Series: Princeton Field Guides
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The first compact field guide to offshore sea life of the East Coast
Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you see out there? This handy guide, designed for quick use on day trips off the East Coast, helps you put a name to what you find, from whales and dolphins to shearwaters, turtles, and even flying fish. Carefully crafted color plates show species as they typically appear at sea, and expert text highlights identification features. Essential for anyone heading out on a whale-watching or birding trip, this guidebook provides a handy gateway to the wonders of the ocean.
- Over 100 color photos and composite plates
- Includes whales, dolphins, birds, sharks, turtles, flying fish, and more
- Accessible and informative text reveals what to look for
- Great for beginners and experts alike
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 5-11
- Acknowledgments
- p. 12
- Some Words Explained
- p. 12
- Marine Mammals
- Pilot Whales and Beaked Whales
- pp. 16-17
- Rarer Whales and Dolphins
- pp. 22-25
- Seabirds
- Shearwaters and Petrels
- pp. 28-31
- Storm-Petrels
- pp. 32-33
- Phalaropes
- p. 39
- Tropicbirds
- p. 45
- Gannet and Boobies
- p. 46
- Frigatebird
- p. 47
- Rarer Seabirds
- pp. 48-49
- Sea Turtles
- pp. 50-53
- Other Fish
- p. 55
- Billfish and Sharks
- pp. 56-57
- Other Big Fish
- p. 58
- Rarer Big Fish
- p. 59
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