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The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest Paperback – June 25, 2019

by J. Duane Sept (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 183 ratings
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The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Southeast Alaska.

Covering the Pacific Northwest’s most common shoreline-dwelling flora and fauna, the guide gives in each entry a detailed description of appearance and habitat accompanied by colour photos for easy identification of any creature you might encounter as you explore your local beach. Simple but essential information on tides and the various habitats within the intertidal zones is also provided to assist beachcombers in exploring safely with minimal ecological impact. The New Beachcomber’s Guide even contains up-to-date descriptions of the best beachcombing sites and when to visit them―you may even find your new favourite exploration grounds!

Thoroughly revised and packed with handy and accessible information, this guide belongs in the beach bag or backpack of any avid naturalist, amateur beachcomber or adventurous family.

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  1. Print length
    416 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harbour Publishing
  4. Publication date
    June 25, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1550178377
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1550178371
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“Sept’s book will be a welcome addition to any outdoor adventurer’s collection. Drop it in your backpack and the exploration will be endless.”

― Carolyn Price, OutdoorsNW

About the Author

J. Duane Sept is a biologist, writer, professional photographer and environmental consultant. Driven by a passion for wildlife, Sept has studied marine life throughout Western Canada and the greater Pacific Northwest. His photographs and writings have been published in numerous periodicals, including BBC Wildlife, Canadian Wildlife, Nature Canada and Outdoor Canada. Duane is also the author of twenty-four books. He lives with his wife on the Sunshine Coast of BC.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harbour Publishing; New edition (June 25, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1550178377
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1550178371
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 183 ratings

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  • Kaylee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great overall book on the subject
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
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    Very comprehensive and lots of photos.
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  • Gregory W. Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could be the best guide for the PNW!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
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    I have been a docent for US Fish and Wildlife and the BLM. Helping and educating folks learn about tide pools and the creatures and plants that are part of them. After using many guide books, I have to say that this has to be the best one out there.
    Beautiful photos and great descriptions that are concise and well organized. I am very pleased to add this to my field guide collection. If you want one guide to know coastal plants and water animals, this is the one.
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  • zoe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick shipping!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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    Came very quickly and in good condition:)
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  • Amanda Z.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect guide
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020
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    This updated guide is perfect. Great descriptions and pictures. Lots of information and many of the names have been updated to reflect the changes in taxonomy. I love that some pictures are what you'll actually SEE in the intertidal and not just want a pristine specimen looks like. Very helpful for identification. Great book, also a great gift for the sea lover.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Mamma Maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive field guide for PNW beaches.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
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    I own the earlier edition and bought this to have the same copy as my students. It is well detailed, accurate and includes great photographs, habitat information, and best beach behavior advice.
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  • Fess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best intertidal identification guide for the Pacific Northwest Intertidal area.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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    I've tried several guides and this one is by far the most useful and informative one out there that can actually be taken into the intertidal. I love it.
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  • A. L. Hallock
    4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful guide-but not essential
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2005
    This guide lived up to its name and was fairly useful. However, it could have used some more detail, and pictures of just the shells would have been helpful. In general, it is a good beginners book.
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  • Poo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, and quality.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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    I bought this book for a marine biology class, but now I bring it to the beach whenever I go, and it really does help.
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  • Les
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove
    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2023
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    What an amazing reference book for "Beachcombers". Everything you could ever want to know about plants and "creatures' to be found in the pacific Northwest.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2023
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    Purchased this for our granddaughter and she loves it! She couldn’t put it down.
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  • krista jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2022
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    I love beachcombing with my kids and this book has become an incredible reference!
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  • Shotsy's Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2021
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    Lots of useful info but I wish these guide books could be lighter to carry around.
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  • Geoff Sumner
    4.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2019
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    I would recommend this book.
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