California Marine Life

California Marine Life by Marty Snyderman introduces the ocean's many inhabitants to the beach walker, tidepool enthusiast, snorkeler, diver, fisherman and marine naturalist. It groups the diverse lifeforms into categories that make sense to both the casual observer and the serious scientist, presenting life-forms by habitats where they are most likely to be seen: mudflats and marshes, tidepools, sandy beaches, kelp forests, submerged reefs, sandy plains and the unfathomable open sea. Stunning underwater photography and fascinating facts about each species are throughout the book.

This is a practical reference guide to the common marine species found along the California coast, identifying the behavior, habitats and interactions of California's rich kingdom of marine wildlife.

Author, Marty Snyderman, is an award-winning cinematographer whose wildlife footage has been seen on Nova, PBS, BBC, CBS, ABC and the Discovery Channel.

California Marine Life is published in cooperation with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The book is published by Roberts Rinehart Publishers, ISBN 1-57098-127-2.

Sea of Cortez Marine Animals

Sea Challengers, Inc. announces its latest color field guide Sea of Cortez Marine Animals - A Guide to the Common Fishes and Invertebrates, Baja California to Panama by Daniel W. Gotshall.

This new field guide covers the common fishes and invertebrates that range from outer Baja California, to the Sea of Cortez and the equator, including all the offshore islands.

Described are 191 species of fishes and 65 species of invertebrates. Each species is illustrated by one or more color photographs. The narrative includes identification characters, maximum size, habitat, geographic range and natural history notes. Pictorial keys to the fishes and invertebrates are also provided, as well as an index.

This is the only field guide available featuring color photos that cover both fishes and invertebrates for this area. It is recommended for divers, snorkelers, students and naturalists.

This guide is another in the series of marine life guides from Sea Challengers. For more information on this guide, or any of Sea Challengers marine life guides, call (831) 373-4566.