From the renowned Sequoia forest of California to the lush and rolling slopes of Prince William Sound in Alaska, North America's Pacific coast possesses one of the world's largest and most majestic rainforests. Stretching over 2,000 miles in length, the Pacific rainforest is home to a stunning array of flora and fauna. In addition, the Pacific Ocean itself, throughout the coast of this region, teems with wildlife of a majesty and splendour unduplicated anywhere else in the world.The backdrop of several enormous mountain ranges not only multiples the rugged beauty of this region, but also is essential in creating the rainforest conditions that prevail in their shadow.