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Title: The Rockfishes of the Northeast Pacific by Milton S. Love, Mary Yoklavich, Lyman K. Thorsteinson ISBN: 0-520-23438-3 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: 02 September, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Much more than one can hope for....
Comment: First of all, I am not a rockfish biologist. All my research is focused on sturgeons, but I have always had a "thing" for rockfish. I for one, feel this book represents the ultimate field guide. But unlike most field guides, it has a tremendous amount of information concerning each species as well as fisheries, stock trends etc.....
If you need more information on rockfish than what this volume provides, go look it up in a journal! That is what journals are for. This book does a great job in summing up the basic life history aspects and description of each species. Also worth mentioning is the fact that this is one heck of a beautiful book! The photos are good to great and the distribution maps are nicely done. In terms of overall layout, we can all learn much from this volume. BRAVO !!!!!
Rating: 2
Summary: it's big...it's flashy...but it's disappointing
Comment: A casual glance through this book might impress, but it's really stuffed full of ego-fodder, some really nice art, and some OK summary information about Pacific rockfish species. However, for those who have worked with Sebastes in the Pacific for 20+ years, it soon becomes obvious that much is lacking. Great gaps yawn throughout. The reference information is sorely lacking in completeness and much of the recent research over the past 10 years is missing. This could have been something great. It still is a nice starting place for those interested in the genera Sebastes and Sebastolobus. But, after passing my new copy through the lab today, the concensus is that it is a pretty book lacking scientific integrity and completeness. Mary Yoklavich does add credibility by her involvement, but, well....for those who find joy in juvenile humor, you'll find some here. A scientific reference it's NOT. Sigh.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Classic
Comment: An invaluable reference for marine biologists and a great read for people who are interested in a fascinating natural history story. Written with humor and wisdom.
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Title: Probably More Than You Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Milton Love ISBN: 0962872555 Publisher: Really Big Pr Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: A Field Guide to Pacific Coast Fishes : North America by Howard E. Hammann, William N. Eschmeyer, Roger Tory Peterson, Earl S. Herald, Katherine P. Smith ISBN: 061800212X Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: September, 1983 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Coastal Fish Identification: California to Alaska by Paul Humann, Howard Hall, Neil McDaniel, Ned Deloach ISBN: 1878348124 Publisher: New World Publications Pub. Date: November, 1996 List Price(USD): $32.95 |
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Title: Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras of California by David Ebert ISBN: 0520234847 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes by Daniel W. Gotshall ISBN: 0930118324 Publisher: Sea Challengers Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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