{"product_id":"field-guide-to-fishes-of-the-chesapeake-bay-9781421407685","title":"Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ideal guide for identifying the more than 200 fish species that inhabit the Chesapeake.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only comprehensive field guide to the Chesapeake's fishes, this book is an indispensable resource for both anglers and students of the Bay. Vivid illustrations by Val Kells complement the expertise of researchers Edward O. Murdy and John A. Musick. They describe fishes that inhabit waters ranging from low-salinity estuaries to the point where the Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features of this field guide include\u003cbr\u003e- full-color illustrations of more than 200 species\u003cbr\u003e- text that is presented adjacent to illustrations for easy reference\u003cbr\u003e- detailed descriptions of physical characteristics, range, occurrence in the Bay, reproduction, diet, and statistics from fisheries research\u003cbr\u003e- spot illustrations that highlight critical features of certain fish\u003cbr\u003e- illustrations of juveniles when they look different from adults\u003cbr\u003e- appendices that include identification keys \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormatted as a compact field guide for students, scientists, researchers, and fishermen, \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay\u003c\/i\u003e should be a standard passenger on any boat that plies the Chesapeake's waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421407685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.86h x 5.01w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Edward O. Murdy, John A. Musick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925001179317,"sku":"9781421407685","price":22.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_5beb6c51-6fe4-468a-9740-0e5ab739f20a.jpg?v=1687843348","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/field-guide-to-fishes-of-the-chesapeake-bay-9781421407685","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}