books, etc.

Books, Etc.

Divers! Swimmers! Natural history buffs! Curiosity seekers! Open The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve: La Jolla Cove (Vol. 1) and La Jolla Shores & Canyon (Vol. 2) field guides, by Judith Garfield, and dive in.

	In Volume 1, learn about marine life found in a shallow rocky reef habitat and kelp bed in this "public aquarium" off La Jolla Cove. Also, use the Points of Interest page to discover how to find the caves and swim-throughs.
	In Volume 2, delve into the canyon's mysterious depths to see the abundance and variety of colorful life that exists along the canyon's walls and in its valleys. In addition, read about the canyon's geology and an archaeological site.

These full-color guides offer divers a companion to

Identify points of entry for a successful dive using the detailed maps

Recognize and locate the reserve's often bizarre-looking flora and fauna

Understand marine species' behavior and dietary and reproductive habits

Gain a better understanding of the area's history, topography, geography, and geology

ALSO AVAILABLE!

Ecological Reserve Map Slate

Use this handy plastic diver's slate to identify the canyon's topography and pinpoint sites to revisit. One side of the slate contains the full map of La Jolla Shores and the La Jolla Submarine Canyon; the other side is simplified, with an enlargement of the canyon and extra space so you can draw in coordinates to create your own customized triangulations. (5" x 7").

Here's how to get your own copy

Print out the HTML books, etc. Order Form, and mail to
Picaro Publishing
P.O. Box 293
La Jolla, CA 92038-0293
For a personally autographed copy, include the name(s) you want inscribed.
Order through the internet bookstore: Amazon.com
Visit various San Diego retailers: Birch Aquarium at Scripps (La Jolla Shores), La Jolla Kayak, Aquatech Dive Center (downtown San Diego), North County Scuba Center (Encinitas), Ocean Enterprises (Kearny Mesa), O.E. Express (La Jolla Shores), Diving Locker (Pacific Beach), Warwicks Book's (downtown La Jolla), D.G. Wills (downtown La Jolla), John Cole's Bookshop (downtown La Jolla), OE Express (La Jolla Shores).

Comments, questions, or suggestions? Email me: judith@garfield.org

[Updated 1/08]

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