1973 Marine Fishes of the North Pacific
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By: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Date of Original: 1973 (dated) Chicago
Original Size: 48 x 30 inches (122 x 76 cm)
This is a fine print reproduction of a NOAA educational poster depicting the marine fishes of the North Pacific, originally dated 1973. Its carefully illustrated underwater scene introduces the fish found in the colder waters of the Pacific Northwest and northern Pacific.
Among the species illustrated are Pacific salmon, halibut, lingcod, sablefish, sturgeon, cod, rockfish, tuna, sharks, and rays. Together with numerous flatfish and other food fishes, they represent the varied marine life supporting fisheries from Alaska and British Columbia to Washington, Oregon, and northern California. The fish are shown in naturalistic colors and shapes, with a numbered identification key giving their common and scientific names. Above the waterline, sailboats pass beneath a snow-covered volcanic peak, providing a distinctive Pacific Northwest setting.
Originally intended for fisheries education and species identification, the poster also offers a visual record of the North Pacific ecosystem. Its combination of regional scenery and detailed marine illustrations is characteristic of NOAA natural history charts of the period.
NOTE: The identification table contains small text that may be difficult to read in our smaller print sizes.
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