Guide to marine life of British Columbia

Summary: This guide is intended as an introduction to a representative number of the marine plants & animals of British Columbia. The introduction provides basic information on the characteristics of marine habitats, including salinity, tides, temperature, currents, and shores. The main section contains descriptions of species, arranged in the following categories: seaweeds, mammals, birds, fish, jellyfish, starfishes & relatives, crabs, barnacles, mollusks, sea worms, and wood borers. For each species, information provided includes common & scientific name, physical characteristics, geographic distribution, and life history.

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