A book covering a six year study of dolphins in the Bay of Gibraltar, with fabulous photographs and an account of how it was carried out, as well as memorable moments and the findings. 'A dolphin acknowledging your presence is always a humbling experience. It reaffirms the link between both parties and the fact that everyone concerned is a willing participant. A situation like this exposes the fragility of such a relationship as, with a flick of its tail, it can swiftly disappear into the sea.'

Have you ever wondered how fish, whales, dolphins, seals, turtles, plants, and many other things relate? In this fully illustrated book, you will learn what fish eat, and how knowing what they eat can answer many questions. You will learn to draw a food web, linking the species together to understand how an ecosystem works. Thirty-two fish based food webs are included, with a question for each, and answers at the end of the book. Over seventy species of fish, whales, dolphins, crustaceans, and other animals are used and illustrated. From fifth grade to graduate school, every reader will learn something inside. What do sea dragons eat? Why do Orcas sometimes kill great white sharks? What to fruit trees have to do with pink dolphins? Why do snappers follow manatees? Why are crayfish good for recycling? Why are sea turtles important for blue marlin? Why should California crab lovers thank sevengill sharks? Why are silver carp affecting walleye? Suitable as a text for elementary through high school and maybe college biology courses, this book might also make the reader a better angler, and allow you to see the watery world around you very differently.

Easy to understand information about how to start and care for your water garden or pond. You will find details not usually found in other how to pond books, such as how to teach your fish to eat out of your hand. More importantly, specific information on how to avoid the most common pond problems. Plus money saving tips

In November 2002, coastal and fisheries staff from Olympic National Park conducted a four-day inventory of intertidal fishes at San Juan Island National Historical Park. Beach seine sampling was employed in all intertidal zone habitat types associated with the coastal areas of the American and English Camp units. A total of 26 sites were sampled in both park units, with 11 sites sampled in the protected bay habitats of English Camp and 15 in the more exposed coastal habitats of American Camp. Intertidal habitat diversity was relatively low, with most areas dominated by mixed-coarse gravel and sand (American Camp) or mud/silt (English Camp) substrates. A total of 14 species were documented including various baitfish (smelt, herring, sandlance), surfperch, flatfish, sculpins, and gunnels. This project is the first effort to inventory the intertidal fishes of San Juan Island National Historical Park and only represents the assemblage structure found within the limited sampling period.