The Atlantic Coast A Natural History

Thurston, Harry. (Author). Barrett, Wayne. (Added Author).

Summary: The North Atlantic coast of North America-commonly known as the Atlantic Coast-extends from Newfoundland and Labrador through the Maritime Provinces and the Northeastern United States south to Cape Hatteras. This North Atlantic region belongs to the sea. The maritime influence on climate, flora, and fauna is dominant - even far inland. Both on land and at sea, this region is where north meets south, where the great northern boreal forests intermingle with the southern coniferous-hardwood forests, and where the icy Labrador Current and the tropical Gulf Stream vie for supremacy and eventually m.

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ISBN: 9781553659655 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1553659651 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (576 p.)
Publisher: New York : Douglas & McIntyre, 2011.

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Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1. The Atlantic Realm: Where North Meets South; 2. Oceans And Mountains: The Geology and Paleontology of the Atlantic Coast; 3. The Atlantic Hinterland: Forests of the Atlantic Coast; 4. Between the Capes: The Mid-Atlantic Bight; 5. Tides of Life: The Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy; 6. River into the Sea: The Gulf of St. Lawrence; 7. Great Currents and Grand Banks: Newfoundland and Labrador; 8. The Altered Realm: The Once and Future Atlantic; Photographer's Acknowledgments; Further Reading; Scientific Names; Index.