The Salish Sea is the unique marine ecosystem encompassing the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. This beautiful book combines dramatic photographs and compelling stories of the wide variety of wildlife that live in this wondrous watery world.
As Chief Scientist for the SeaDoc Society, Joseph K. Gaydos has
been studying the fish and wildlife of the Salish Sea for over a
decade. Gaydos lives on Orcas Island, WA.
Audrey DeLella Benedict is a biologist and a writer, and the
founder and director of Cloud Ridge Naturalists, a nonprofit
natural history educational organization now in its fourth decade.
Audrey splits her time between the Colorado Front Range and her
off-grid cottage on Frost Island in the San Juan Islands.
"Finally, a book that captures and celebrates the Northwest's
inland sea! ...Instead of bemoaning what's been lost, these
dazzling photos and earnest words showcase what remains."
—Jim Lynch, author of The Highest Tide
"Writer-scientists Audrey Benedict and Joseph Gaydos blend
education with art and persuasion, describing the Sea’s geology,
ecology and history and documenting its extraordinary biodiversity.
Dozens of gorgeous color photographs reveal its intricate beauty,
and the book ends with a ringing call to action and a vision for
protecting the region."
—High Country News
"Through maps, charts, satellite imagery, nature photography and
writing, Benedict and Gaydos concoct an engaging presentation of
the natural history of our 'jewel of the Pacific Northwest.'
"—Cascadia Weekly
"Dr. Joe Gaydos and Audrey D. Benedict have co-authored a book of
captivating narrative and stunning photography through which
readers can explore the wonders of the Salish Sea, our home."
—Orcas Issues
"The Salish Sea is a feast for the eyes, a high-quality publishing
effort rich in glossy colour photos and fascinating biological
information that is likely to surprise even someone well-versed in
our marine waters... The Salish Sea does a remarkable job of
showcasing the ecological depth and diversity of our marine
environment, providing not just knowledge but fueling a collective
impetus to preserve it."
—The Vancouver Sun
"The sobriquet, 'Jewel of the Pacific Northwest' is an apt
description for the Salish Sea, that glittering body of water
encompassing Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait
of Georgia along the coast of Washington State and British
Columbia. And this new coffee table volume from Sasquatch Books is
also a jewel. Filled with breathtaking photographs and thoughtful
commentary, The Salish Sea exceeds expectations for a coffee table
book by diving deep into this beautiful - and complex - ecosystem.
Authors Audrey DeLella Benedict and Joseph K. Gaydos share both
their scientific insights and their obvious passion for this
spectacular - and fragile - environment."
—Adventures NW
"...the book’s inclusion of nearly 200 color images from more than
four dozen photographers... enhance and inform the text more
eloquently than I can describe – they are stunning illustrations of
the magical place we call home."
—The Bellingham Herald
“Truly spectacular.”
—The British Columbian Quarterly
"A wonderful celebration of the history, biology, beauty and
vibrancy of The Salish Sea. This book makes a dynamic impact
immediately with its incredible photography..."
—My Edmonds News
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