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PublisherGreystone Books LTD.

ISBN-101553654463

ISBN-139781553654469

eBay Product ID (ePID)109416891

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Book TitleAtlantic Coast : a Natural History

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

TopicLife Sciences / Ecology, Ecosystems & Habitats / Coastal Regions & Shorelines, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Regional, Earth Sciences / General

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science

AuthorHarry Thurston

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height2 in

Item Weight46 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2016-417706

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"[Thurston's] definition of "Atlantic Coast" encompasses more than the region south of the Gulf of Maine. And that is good ...By ignoring political boundaries in favor of natural divisions, Mr. Thurston paints a clearer picture of the plants and animals of the region, the ecological niches they inhabit and the problems tormenting them."-- New York Times "Mixing observations, in-depth research, and vivid prose, Thurston explores the region's geologic, ecologic, and cultural history, ...[and] Barrett's gorgeous color photographs of land, sea, and sky supplement Thurston's vivid descriptions"-- Publishers Weekly "Harry Thurston is the best naturalist/writer in the Maritimes (and probably well beyond) and any book by him is well worth the read. This one is an especially valuable addition to anyone's library, and a veritable fount of knowledge about the wildlife of the Atlantic Coast and about that world itself ." --Farley Mowat " A wonderful portrait of a key region of our world . With evocative writing and scientific rigour, Harry Thurston takes us from the deep time of drifting continents to the environmental challenge of today." --Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress, Harry Thurston is the best naturalist/writer in the Maritimes (and probably well beyond) and any book by him is well worth the read. This one is an especially valuable addition to anyone's library, and a veritable fount of knowledge about the wildlife of the Atlantic Coast and about that world itself ." —Farley Mowat A wonderful portrait of a key region of our world . With evocative writing and scientific rigour, Harry Thurston takes us from the deep time of drifting continents to the environmental challenge of today." —Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress, "[Thurston's] definition of Atlantic Coast" encompasses more than the region south of the Gulf of Maine. And that is good …By ignoring political boundaries in favor of natural divisions, Mr. Thurston paints a clearer picture of the plants and animals of the region, the ecological niches they inhabit and the problems tormenting them."— New York Times "Mixing observations, in-depth research, and vivid prose, Thurston explores the region's geologic, ecologic, and cultural history, …[and] Barrett's gorgeous color photographs of land, sea, and sky supplement Thurston's vivid descriptions"— Publishers Weekly Harry Thurston is the best naturalist/writer in the Maritimes (and probably well beyond) and any book by him is well worth the read. This one is an especially valuable addition to anyone's library, and a veritable fount of knowledge about the wildlife of the Atlantic Coast and about that world itself ." —Farley Mowat A wonderful portrait of a key region of our world . With evocative writing and scientific rigour, Harry Thurston takes us from the deep time of drifting continents to the environmental challenge of today." —Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress, A wonderful portrait of a key region of our world. With evocative writing and scientific rigor, Harry Thurston takes us from the deep time of drifting continents to the environmental challenge of today. --Ronald Wright, "Mixing observations, in-depth research, and vivid prose, Thurston explores the region's geologic, ecologic, and cultural history, …[and] Barrett's gorgeous color photographs of land, sea, and sky supplement Thurston's vivid descriptions"— Publishers Weekly Harry Thurston is the best naturalist/writer in the Maritimes (and probably well beyond) and any book by him is well worth the read. This one is an especially valuable addition to anyone's library, and a veritable fount of knowledge about the wildlife of the Atlantic Coast and about that world itself ." —Farley Mowat A wonderful portrait of a key region of our world . With evocative writing and scientific rigour, Harry Thurston takes us from the deep time of drifting continents to the environmental challenge of today." —Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress, "[Thurston's] definition of Atlantic Coast" encompasses more than the region south of the Gulf of Maine. And that is good ...By ignoring political boundaries in favor of natural divisions, Mr. Thurston paints a clearer picture of the plants and animals of the region, the ecological niches they inhabit and the problems tormenting them."- New York Times "Mixing observations, in-depth research, and vivid prose, Thurston explores the region's geologic, ecologic, and cultural history, ...[and] Barrett's gorgeous color photographs of land, sea, and sky supplement Thurston's vivid descriptions"- Publishers Weekly Harry Thurston is the best naturalist/writer in the Maritimes (and probably well beyond) and any book by him is well worth the read. This one is an especially valuable addition to anyone's library, and a veritable fount of knowledge about the wildlife of the Atlantic Coast and about that world itself ." -Farley Mowat A wonderful portrait of a key region of our world . With evocative writing and scientific rigour, Harry Thurston takes us from the deep time of drifting continents to the environmental challenge of today." -Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal508.3163/4

Table Of ContentPreface 1 1 The Atlantic Realm 7 Where North Meets South 2 Oceans and Mountains 39 The Geology and Paleontology of the Atlantic Coast 3 The Atlantic Hinterland 77 Forests of the Atlantic Coast 4 Between the Capes 117 The Mid-Atlantic Bight 5 Tides of Life 153 The Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy 6 River into the Sea 199 The Gulf of St. Lawrence 7 Great Currents and Grand Banks 235 Newfoundland and Labrador 8 The Altered Realm 277 The Once and Future Atlantic Photographer's Acknowledgments 304 Further Reading 305 Scientific Names 311 Index 36 Panel of expert reviewers: Dr. Graham Daborn Founder Acadia Centre for Estuarine Research Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Dr. David Garbary Professor of Biology and Co-ordinator--Interdisciplinary Studies in Aquatic Resources St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, Nova Scotia Brian Harrington, Senior Shorebird Biologist Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences Manomet, Massachusetts Dr. Peter Larsen Senior Research Scientist Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences West Boothbay Harbor, Maine Dr. Donald F. McAlpine Chair, Department of Natural Science Head, Zoology Section New Brunswick Museum Saint John, N.B. Dr. Paul E. Olsen Arthur D. Storke Memorial Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University Palisades, New York Dr. George Rose Head, Fisheries Conservation, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland Dr. Boris Worm Assistant Professor & Head, The Worm Lab for Marine Conservation, Department of Biology Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia

SynopsisThe North Atlantic coast of North America--commonly known as the Atlantic Coast--extends from Newfoundland and Labrador through the Maritime Provinces and the Northeastern United States south to Cape Hatteras. This North Atlantic region belongs to the sea. The maritime influence on climate, flora, and fauna is dominant -- even far inland. Both on land and at sea, this region is where north meets south, where the great northern boreal forests intermingle with the southern coniferous-hardwood forests, and where the icy Labrador Current and the tropical Gulf Stream vie for supremacy and eventually mix. The Atlantic Coast draws upon the best and most up-to-date science on the ecology of the region as well as the author's lifetime experience as a resident, biologist, and naturalist. The book explores the geological origins of the region, the two major forest realms, and the main freshwater and marine ecosystems, and describes the flora and fauna that characterize each habitat. It ends with a look at what has been lost and how the remaining natural heritage of the region might be conserved for the future. Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation, The North Atlantic coast of North America—commonly known as the Atlantic Coast—extends from Newfoundland and Labrador through the Maritime Provinces and the Northeastern United States south to Cape Hatteras. This North Atlantic region belongs to the sea. The maritime influence on climate, flora, and fauna is dominant—even far inland, out of sight and sound of the ocean. Both on land and at sea, this region is where north meets south, where the great northern boreal forests intermingle with the mixed coniferous-hardwood forests farther south and where the cold, iceberg-studded Labrador Current, swinging down from the Arctic, and the warm Gulf Stream, an offshoot of the tropics, vie for supremacy and eventually mix. The book includes chapters on the geological origins of this region, the two major forest realms, and the main freshwater and marine ecosystems. Along the way, it describes the flora and fauna that characterize each of these habitats. The book ends with a look at what has been lost but what remains of the natural heritage of the region and how that might be conserved in future. The Atlantic Coast draws upon the best and most up-to-date science on the ecology of the region as well as the author's lifetime experience as a biologist and naturalist living in the region. It is both a personal tribute and a comprehensive guide to a unique and intriguing ecosystem.

LC Classification NumberQH104.5.A84T48 2011