Your Pocket Guide to California's Whales, Seals, Sea Lions, and Otters
The Marine Mammals of the Northern California Coast FoldingGuide™ is a waterproof field guide designed to help you identify the incredible marine mammals that call California's coastline home.
Whether you're on a whale watch, exploring the coast, heading out on a dive boat, or simply enjoying a day by the ocean, this compact guide provides quick access to the species you're most likely to encounter along Northern California's waters.
Why We Love It
Perfect for Whale Watching
Easily identify whales, seals, sea lions, and otters while out on the water or viewing from shore.
Designed for California Waters
Focuses on the marine mammals commonly found along the Northern California coast.
Waterproof and Adventure Ready
Built to handle ocean spray, wet decks, and outdoor conditions without falling apart.
Beautiful Expert Illustrations
Features artwork and information from renowned marine mammal expert Pieter Folkens.
Compact and Easy to Carry
Fits easily into a backpack, dive bag, glove compartment, or camera bag.
Key Features
- Covers Northern California marine mammals
- Full-color illustrations
- Waterproof laminated construction
- Whale migration information
- Detailed bathymetric map
- Shore viewing locations included
- Whale watching reference guide
- Compact folding format
- Made in the USA
Ideal For
- Whale watchers
- Scuba divers
- Snorkelers
- Coastal travelers
- Marine life enthusiasts
- Students and educators
- Nature photographers
- California ocean lovers
Featured Species
Learn to identify:
- Humpback Whale
- Blue Whale
- Gray Whale
- Fin Whale
- Minke Whale
- California Sea Lion
- Northern Elephant Seal
- Harbor Seal
- Sea Otter
- Other commonly observed marine mammals
Expertly Created
Illustrations and text by Pieter Folkens, internationally recognized marine mammal expert and author/illustrator of Guide to Marine Mammals of the World.
The guide combines scientific accuracy with beautiful illustrations to make marine mammal identification easy and enjoyable.
Bonus Features
The guide includes a detailed bathymetric map showing:
- Whale migration routes
- Whale watching hotspots
- Shore-based viewing locations
- Seal and sea lion observation areas
Specs
Title: Marine Mammals of the Northern California Coast
Format: FoldingGuide™ Waterproof Field Guide
Construction: Waterproof Laminated Guide
UPC: 740620904271
ISBN: 9781621261797
SKU: MMN-179 (F86)
Made In: USA
Blue Holic Tip 🌊
One of the best parts of diving California is everything you see before you even enter the water. Keep this guide handy on boat trips and coastal adventures—you might spot a whale, sea lion, or sea otter before you ever gear up for your dive.