"A well-written review of the commoner animals of the area."
--Sea Frontiers
"This book is profusely illustrated with drawings of specimens by Hinton and color photographs. . . . At times,
the writing is quite poetic."
--San Bernadino Sun-Telegram
"Gives much information applicable elsewhere, such as how the tides work, the chemistry of sea water and the
cycle of life in the sea."
--United Press
University of California Press Web Site, June, 2000
Summary
The dry land is one world and the wet sea is another, but the line separating them is ever-changing. Sam Hinton
provides an introduction to this fascinating zone and its contiguous waters and to some of the many creatures who
make the southern California seacoast their home. The book is filled with interesting anecdotes and drawings and
has a thorough discussion of the natural forces--the tides, winds, storms, currents, surf, and ocean chemistry--that
affect near-shore animals.
