Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes,
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We’re pleased to announce that our friend, diving buddy, and eminent marine biologist Daniel W. Gotshall has made it possible for us to offer his new eBook, Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes, 5th Edition. Since it was first published in 1981, this book has been the “go to” reference for divers wanting to identify fish, sharks and rays. Students, tidepoolers, naturalists and anglers have relied on it, too. Greatly expanded since it was first released, this 5th edition of Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes describes 214 species. Each one is illustrated with one or more underwater photographs.
Daniel W. Gotshall is retired from a career of 34 years with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (the “Department of Fish and Game” when he worked there) as a marine biologist. He is the author of more than half a dozen books on marine life and dozens of scientific papers. He’s been our advisor on several projects, and Dan writes of this book,
“The narrative for each species includes primary characteristics that usually separate the fish to be identified from similar species. The maximum recorded size can also be used to narrow down the species identification, as well as the geographic and depth range, i.e. a fish that has only been recorded to range to Monterey Bay probably is not the fish you observed in Ft. Bragg. For those fishes that change color and or shape during their lives, such as the wrasses when they change from juvenile to female and finally end up as male, I have included photos of those changes.”
The most recent edition is available only in eBook form. It can be read on a Kindle reader, iPad, or laptop or desktop computer. (Reading on an iPad or computer requires a Kindle Reading App, which is available free of charge.) Please allow 24-48 hours for electronic delivery. Orders may be placed on our website now.
Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes is available only in eBook form. It offers 177 pages including a glossary, index, and description of common fish familiies. Retail price: $9.99 You can order here. Please allow up to 48 hours for electronic delivery.
