The Tidepooling Handbook [9781597147484]

Overview

A practical guide to the best tide pooling practices for careful observation of the swimming, crawling, and anchored creatures in all intertidal zones.

This engaging guide to tide pooling transforms casual curiosity into confident exploration. Combining practical advice with accessible natural history, The Tidepooling Handbook teaches beachgoers when and where to find remarkable marine life in rocky tide pools, sandy beaches, and sheltered bays. Photographs accompanied by clear descriptive text celebrate the incredible diversity of crabs, sponges, sea stars, and fish nurseries thriving where land meets sea. Kassidy Wilkins also guides intertidal adventurers on how to approach each creature with care, respect, and wonder as the tide goes out and an astonishing world comes to light.

Written with the budding enthusiast in mind, The Tidepooling Handbook includes easy-to-understand explanations of how tides work and shares advice on personal safety, helpful tide pooling equipment, and tips for taking stellar photographs of the fascinating sea life you'll find. Whether you're exploring Pacific shorelines or rocky coasts anywhere in the world, this is the handbook you'll want to have in your dry bag.