"This richly illustrated book is more than a field guide, giving the reader insight into the fascinating biology of these animals and the conservation issues they face. Any resident or visitor to the West Coast will love this book and reach for it not only when standing on a bluff looking out to sea, but also when curled in an armchair at home." ---FRANCES GULLAND, The Marine Mammal Center --Book Jacket.

From Monterey Bay to northern British Columbia, zoologist Eugene Kozloff describes the common plants and animals that inhabit rocky shores, sandy beaches, and quiet bays and estuaries.

The most comprehensive collection of photographs of the Pacific Northwest marine life published!

"Learn about the world's largest ocean--it's sea floor, and the animals that call the Pacific Ocean home. Also read about the people who have explored it and what is being done to keep the Pacific clean"--Provided by publisher.