FIRST EDITION first printing-stated. Faults: No dust jacket, former library book with assorted stamps and library number on spine, owner's sticker on front fly page, pages toned due to age, boards lightly soiled. Otherwise, strong binding, clean pages, square spine. A lyrical yet scientific exploration of the Atlantic coastline's intertidal zones. It examines the complex, fragile ecosystems of rocky shores, sandy beaches, and coral reefs, detailing the diverse plants and invertebrates that adapt to these shifting environments.