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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
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Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)

Customer 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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