Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northest, Revised and Expanded Second Edition [Paperback]

Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prizewinning underwater photographer,Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwestidentifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labelled sketches.

Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behaviour--everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!A completely revised and updated edition of this best-selling comprehensive field guide to marine fishes of BC, Washington, Oregon, southern Alaska and Northern California.