coastal ecology

Text and photographs look at the harbor seals and other marine mammals in the seal garden in the Great Bear Sea in British Columbia.

What goes into making a coastline? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add a sandy shore, awesome animals, rocking rocks, and more. Then, get creative to make your own coastline environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

"Set off on an adventure and find natural treasures, from spiraled seashells to discarded mermaid's purses. Then learn more about the marine plants and creatures in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at the killer whales in the waters of the Great Bear Sea in British Columbia.

"Earth's geography might seem unchanging, but it's changed greatly over the years. Some of the most obvious changes have taken place on Earth's coastlines, where the consequences of human activities are seen in a number of ways. This book explores the different ways Earth's coastlines have changed and why these changes have taken place. Through fact boxes and sidebars, readers will also learn about how people can help prevent these changes from continuing. Full-color photographs further depict the changes to Earth's coastline environments"--Provided by the publisher.

A field guide to the natural history and ecology of the coast of New England and the Maritime Provinces.

Text and photographs look at the harbor seals and other marine mammals in the seal garden in the Great Bear Sea in British Columbia.

Photographs and text provide information about rocky, or hard shores, describing their geographical features, and looking at some of the unique plants and animals found in hard shore habitats. Includes a glossary.

Presents an ABCs book featuring animals, plants, and natural features of the Pacific west coast, such as the ancient rainforest that still grows there, bears that den there, and cougars that prowl the area.

On a rainy March evening, three scientists climb aboard a small boat and head out onto the Chesapeake Bay. Their mission: to sneak up on seabirds sleeping on the water's surface, safely capture them, and bring them to shore so a team of veterinarians can implant high-tech tags and track them. Why? Because wind farms are coming to the Atlantic Ocean, creating much-needed renewable energy. Yet the Atlantic coast is also a migration corridor for millions of birds that are an essential part of the ocean food chain.