Heart of the Coast: Biodiversity and Resilience on the Pacific Edge

Heart of the Coast is a book by Hakai Institute that explores the beauty, mystery, and biodiversity of the Pacific coast. It showcases the institute's journey of discovery over the past decade, collaborating with the Smithsonian Institution, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and First Nations to uncover new species, advance knowledge of marine food webs, and track climate change effects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Figure 1 Publishing

Heart of the Coast is a captivating exploration of the Pacific coast's breathtaking beauty, enigmatic mysteries, and diverse biodiversity. Join Hakai Institute researchers on an immersive journey from the majestic Klinaklini Glacier to the vibrant undersea reefs of Crazy Town. British Columbia's Central Coast is a paradise for biologists, known as "the Amazon of the north." Since establishing its Calvert Island ecological observatory in 2009, the Hakai Institute has emerged as a renowned hub of scientific exploration. Through collaborative efforts with the Smithsonian Institution, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and numerous First Nations communities along the BC coast, as well as a diverse network of scientists from other agencies and universities across North America, the institute has made groundbreaking discoveries, advanced our understanding of marine food webs, and contributed to tracking climate change's impacts on watersheds and coastal ecosystems. Stunning photography captures the institute's decade-long journey of discovery, illuminating the wonders of the natural world and inspiring awe and wonder in readers. However, be prepared to learn something new along the way.

Weight: 974g
Dimension: 256 x 218 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773271156