The following materials are exerpts from the California Coastal Commission's California Coastal Resource Guide, which can be ordered from University of California Press by calling 1-800-822-6657.
California's coastal communities host a wide variety of plant and animal species. Remarkable examples of adaptation to otherwise uninhabitable environments can be found along the California coast. Find out more about the incredible diversity of life along the Golden State's coast by clicking on the items below.
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Plants
Trees
Coastal Insects
Marine Invertebrates
Amphibians and Reptiles
Fish
Birds
Land Mammals
Marine Mammals
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