Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon: Exploring Beaches and Tidepools

by Ryan P. Kelly, Terrie Klinger, John J. Meyer

A spectacular variety of life flourishes between the ebb and flow of high and low tide. Anemones talk to each other through chemical signaling, clingfish grip rocks and resist the surging tide, and bioluminescent dinoflagellates--single-celled algae--light up disturbances in the shallow water like glowing fingerprints.

This guidebook helps readers uncover the hidden workings of the natural world of the shoreline. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon illuminates the scientific forces that shape the diversity of life at each beach and tidepool--perfect for beachgoers who want to know why.

Features include

- profiles of popular and off-the-beaten-track sites to visit along the Greater Salish Sea, Puget Sound, and Washington and Oregon coasts

- the fascinating stories behind both common and less familiar species

- a lively introduction to how coastal ecosystems work and why no two beaches are ever alike

Genres: Nonfiction

264 pages, Paperback

Published December 6, 2022

Reviews

[Becks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stumbled upon this book in Olympic and read it all during my road trip from Olympic to California! Loved the organization by area along the coast, and that the book provided geological context as well as information on all of the tide pool creatures. Spend several days excited to identify the animals/plants and how they interact with their surrounding habitat. The content is just technical enough to guide you through the concepts while being approachable.

[Josie Tunnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

great info on the geology, creatures, & ecology of Washington & oregons coast!

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyed how they taught about all the different creatures around the coast

[Elizabeth Almlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An engaging balance of accessible and technical information, broad to close scales of view, and connecting together the physical features and food chains of the landscapes that readers might visit.

[Aspen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super informative! Wish it were a bit more beginner friendly and had more pictures. Definitely learned a lot still!