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A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes by Valerie A. Kells

A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes

From Maine to Texas

Valerie A. Kells, Kent Carpenter

The Johns Hopkins University Press · Print & ebook · January 7, 2011

Marine BiologyFishFish & Amphibian Biology
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Who it’s for
Explore more than 1,000 fishes in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas.
Genres
Fish & Amphibian Biology, Fish, Marine Biology
Published
The Johns Hopkins University Press, January 7, 2011

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About this book

A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is a comprehensive, current, and accurate identification guide to the more than 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes that live in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas. Val Kells and Kent Carpenter bring decades of experience to this project. With Kells' detailed, vivid illustrations and Carpenter's deep knowledge of biology, taxonomy, and nomenclature, this book captures the stunning diversity of species along America's eastern shores.

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Key features of the book include: • more than 1,000 full-color illustrations, set side-by-side with descriptions of each fish • details about the biology of each species • habitat, distribution, and size information Reliable and up-to-date, A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is the most complete book ever published on East and Gulf Coast fishes—perfect for boat, home, or classroom. Its beautiful design and accessible format make it an ideal guide for fishermen, divers, students, scientists, naturalists, and fish enthusiasts alike.

East Coast Fishes

Explore more than 1,000 fishes in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas.

Come here for

  • Side-by-side color illustrations and descriptions of coastal fishes
  • Biology, habitat, distribution, and size details for each species

Expect

  • Nearshore and offshore species from the East and Gulf Coasts
  • Illustrations paired with species descriptions

Where it sits

Fish & Amphibian Biology53%
Fish28%
Marine Biology24%

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Publisher categories

  • Fish
  • Nature Resources
  • Fish & Amphibian Biology
Authors
Valerie A. Kells, Kent Carpenter
Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published
January 7, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Fish