A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
By Rick M. Harbo. There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than at the seashore collecting ornate seashells. Pacific Northwest beaches are rich in fascinating treasures.
""Why, then the world's mine oyster, Which I will with sword open."
—William Shakespeare
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A user-friendly guide for all ages!
There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than at the seashore collecting ornate seashells. But there is no need to fly away to some exotic tropical locale to begin the fun. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating treasures as any place on earth.
Here is a user-friendly guide to the most common seashells and shellfish found on Pacific Northwest beaches, written and photographed by marine biologist Rick Harbo, one of the region's most outstanding marine life experts. Those whose interest in shellfish is mainly gastronomic will also find this guide an essential tool.