Beached Marine Birds and Mammals of the North American West Coast

A revised guide to their census and identification, with supplemental keys to beached sea turtles and sharks.

Published in conjunction with the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Sanctuaries and Reserves Division.)

A comprehensive guide to the identification and census of beach-cast marine birds, mammals, turtles, and sharks along the North American West Coast is provided. This manual is specifically tailored for the challenges of identifying deceased specimens, addressing the unique anatomical and morphological features necessary for accurate classification, thus enhancing the understanding of marine biodiversity and informing conservation efforts.