Fishes of the Salish Sea

"Every so often, a new book comes along that when first seen causes me simply to stop and stare at it in awe with mouth agape. . . . Written by Theodore W. Pietsch and James Wilder Orr, and filled with breath-taking illustrations by renowned artist Joseph Tomelleri, this trio of books present the 260 species of the marine and anadromous fishes of Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca, including information on their ecology and life histories."—Well-Read Naturalist, The

"Whether you're a scientist, angler or teacher, or you're just plain fond of fish, this set is a treat to savor and marvel over."—Columns

"In Fishes of the Salish Sea, Pietsch and Orr provide a definitive guide to marine and anadromous fishes of Washington State and British Columbia. . . . This set is suitable for use by fisheries researchers and professionals as a key to the species found in the Salish Sea, but it will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in the fish of the Pacific Northwest in particular or a more general interest in natural history or the art of nature."—Choice

"Will be useful for scientists, anglers, educators and others in identifying Salish fishes, tracking the distribution and abundance of known species, assessing the health of their habitat and determining when these populations might be in danger of disappearing."—Phys.org

"The definitive guide to the coastal fish of Washington State and British Columbia is as lovely as it is weighty. . . . Luminous color illustrations of each fish set against a white background make this a work of art, as well as an unmatched scientific reference."—Natural History Magazine

"[T]his monumental effort represents many years of work, tremendous attention to detail, and an obvious love for the subject."—Quarterly Review of Biology

"Stunning, lavish, comprehensive, and accurate: these 4 words epitomize Pietsch and Orr's (2019) new magnum opus on the diversity, identification, ecology, and distribution of the 260 fish species that inhabit the Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea."—Northwest Naturalist

"I am impressed by the thoroughness of the coverage of the fish fauna of the Salish Sea, but also by the historical review, including the biographies of ichthyologists and other naturalists who worked on Puget Sound and the Georgia and Juan de Fuca Straits."—Daniel Pauly, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia

"Art and science collide magnificently in this monumental three-volume celebration of the 260 species of fishes that infuse the inland marine waters of Washington State and British Columbia, with hidden beauty, remarkable diversity and intriguing ways of living. This long-awaited work is a must-have, not just for serious scientists and devotees of exquisite natural history artistry, but for any and all who find joy in exploring the wonders of nature."—Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, Founder, Mission Blue

"Stunning images and intriguing text. What's not to like? For surely, this is a feast for the eye and a tickle for the brain."—Milton Love, Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara