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Fashioned by the violent volcanism of the Pacific Rim of Fire, plate tectonics, and Ice Age glaciers, the Salish Sea lies along the western border of Canada and the United States, connecting to the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This visual journey explores the Salish Sea through a scientist's perspective, stunning photographs, and engaging narratives that foster a connection with this intricate marine ecosystem. The sea's origins are found in the melting snow that feeds cascading streams and rivers, notably the Fraser River, which brings a constant influx of freshwater. This mixing of fresh and saltwater is vital for the region's remarkable biodiversity. Strong currents, extreme tidal ranges, and complex undersea topography create ideal conditions for photosynthetic plankton, the foundation of the marine food chain. The Salish Sea is part of the global ocean "conveyor belt" system, an interconnected network of marine ecosystems essential for sustaining life on Earth. The conservation of our oceans is a pressing challenge of our time, highlighting the need to protect these vital ecosystems for future generations.
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The Salish Sea, Audrey DeLella Benedict, Joseph K. Gaydos
- Language
- Released
- 2015
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €9.99
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- Title
- The Salish Sea
- Subtitle
- Jewel of the Pacific Northwest
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Sasquatch Books
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 147
- ISBN10
- 1570619859
- ISBN13
- 9781570619854
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Themes, Nature, Science, Travelogues, USA, Ecology, Travelling, Gift Books, America, Nature Observation, Fish, Environmental Science, Outdoor Stay, Wild Animals, Planet Earth, Wilderness, Alaska, Americana, Dolphins, Pacific Ocean, Oceanography, Pacific Northwest, Salmon
- Description
- Fashioned by the violent volcanism of the Pacific Rim of Fire, plate tectonics, and Ice Age glaciers, the Salish Sea lies along the western border of Canada and the United States, connecting to the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This visual journey explores the Salish Sea through a scientist's perspective, stunning photographs, and engaging narratives that foster a connection with this intricate marine ecosystem. The sea's origins are found in the melting snow that feeds cascading streams and rivers, notably the Fraser River, which brings a constant influx of freshwater. This mixing of fresh and saltwater is vital for the region's remarkable biodiversity. Strong currents, extreme tidal ranges, and complex undersea topography create ideal conditions for photosynthetic plankton, the foundation of the marine food chain. The Salish Sea is part of the global ocean "conveyor belt" system, an interconnected network of marine ecosystems essential for sustaining life on Earth. The conservation of our oceans is a pressing challenge of our time, highlighting the need to protect these vital ecosystems for future generations.