The Pacific Northwest coast between Oregon and British Columbia is one
of the richest areas in the world for intertidal life. Winds and
currents act to continuously dredge up cold nutrient-rich waters from
below. The plant life contained in these waters flourishes when exposed
to the sun, and the plants attract plant-eaters and so on up the food
chain. This Duraguide reveals the types of beaches you might encounter
in the Pacific Northwest, such as the rocky shores, sandy shores,
mudflats, or cobblestone beaches, and the plants and animals that are
common and widespread.