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This is a place of giants, from redwood forests on land to forests of kelp offshore. Monterey Bay supports iconic wildlife from delicate Monarch butterflies to soaring California condors, and from secretive mountain lions to majestic blue whales. All survive in a region where cosmopolitan migrants mix with rare local species.
Monterey Bay’s natural abundance is the result of a unique confluence of land and sea, shaped by the forces of fog and fire and influenced by the actions of people. After the Gold Rush, a massive overexploitation of resources stripped the land of trees and the seas of fish and marine mammals. But that ecological collapse has been reversed in our time. Bay of Life describes a remarkable recovery which shows that damaged ecosystems can be restored when people care and act together. That offers a model for other places at a time when we need such stories of hope.This collector's edition comes with an exquisitely designed clamshell case to make this a truly special display piece.
This Collector's Edition is crafted for superfans. Prefer the standard release? See the Trade Edition.
A PORTRAIT OF MONTEREY BAY:
This beautifully illustrated volume explores Monterey Bay, a rare convergence of redwood forests, kelp ecosystems, and extraordinary biodiversity, from monarch butterflies and mountain lions to blue whales and California condors.
NATURE, HISTORY, AND RECOVERY:
Tracing the region’s ecological story from post–Gold Rush exploitation to its remarkable modern restoration, the book highlights how human action has both damaged and helped heal one of the world’s most iconic coastal environments.
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