| The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide: Volume 1 First Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Emory, Jerry (Author), Balthis, Frank (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0520217128 ISBN-13: 9780520217126 Publisher: University of California Press OUR PRICE: $26.68 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: "Healthy oceans are critical to the future of all life on Earth, yet by and large the underwater world remains hidden to us, unknown and mysterious. The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the oceans, and this series of books is intended to further that goal. By helping people discover their connection with the natural world, we hope to foster a lifelong commitment to learning about and caring for the oceans on which all life depends."--Julie Packard, Executive Director, Monterey Bay Aquarium |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa) - Nature | Reference - Nature | Animals - General |
| Dewey: 508.794 |
| LCCN: 98-36120 |
| Series: Uc Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Marine Conservation |
| Physical Information: 0.96" H x 6.02" W x 8.98" (1.64 lbs) 318 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - West Coast - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is an indispensable reference to one of the most spectacular stretches of California's coastline. Beginning in the north with Point A o Nuevo and ending some 120 miles to the south at Point Sur, Jerry Emory provides a comprehensive guide to the natural, cultural, and historical riches of the greater Monterey Bay shore. Six regional maps provide detailed information for visitors exploring by car, bike, public transportation, or on foot. Highlights of the area include the elephant seals of A o Nuevo; surfing in Santa Cruz; the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, largest marine sanctuary in the U.S.; the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium; and the breathtaking coastal mountains of Big Sur. The coast offers beautiful beaches and dunes, excellent tidepooling and birding, glimpses of sea otters, monarch butterflies, and gray whales on their migrating paths, redwood forests and agricultural landscapes, vineyards, parklands, literary landmarks, and towns and cities to explore. Monterey Bay's human history is equally captivating and includes coastal Indians, Spanish missionaries, and Mexican rancheros. Richly illustrated with 181 color photos, The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide has helpful Getting Around sections providing public access directions and mileage and Information sections with useful phone numbers and website addresses. |