Saltwater Fishes of North Carolina & the Mid-Atlantic

Explore the rich and dynamic fish communities of North Carolina and Mid-Atlantic nearshore waters with this folding guide, covering species commonly found along coastal waters along Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Designed for beachcombers, anglers, educators, and coastal explorers, this guide highlights the fish most likely to be encountered in estuaries, bays, rocky shores, sandy flats, and nearshore waters.

Each species profile includes clear identification information alongside concise ecological context, helping readers understand where and when a fish is most likely to appear, what it eats, and how it fits into the nearshore ecosystem. Species are grouped by ecological role--such as anadromous forage fish, reef and structure dwellers, pelagic predators, and skates, rays, and sharks--making it easy to compare habitats and behaviors at a glance.

Whether you are watching fish move through a tidal creek, casting from a jetty, or teaching coastal ecology, this durable, laminated guide offers a practical and engaging way to connect with the living waters of the Mid-Atlantic and North Carolina.