A lavishly illustrated and enlightening companion to anyone who cares about the 110-mile long estuary's survival. -Sam Roberts, New York Times Lynch's illustrations are accurate, subtle and beautiful. His understanding of the subject-both the big picture and the details-is comprehensive. . . . I can easily envision general readers and students carrying it with them to the beach or the shore and referring to it often. -Tom Andersen, author of This Fine Piece of Water: An Environmental History of Long Island Sound This book promises to be THE go-to guide for anyone seeking basic information about the natural history of Long Island Sound. . . . I would certainly buy the book, both for myself, and as a gift for others. -Chris Elphick, University of Connecticut Significant and exhaustive. . . . With gorgeous photographs, illustrations, and scientific graphics, the author presents a vivid story about the ecological importance of this diverse set of ecosystems, from its deepest open-water reaches to its shorelines. -Elizabeth Farnsworth, New England Wildflower Society An informative guide to Long Island Sound habitats, organisms, and both natural and cultural history. -Kurt Bretsch, Stony Brook University This captivating and superbly illustrated work by Patrick Lynch is badly needed and is a tremendous resource that I will treasure for many years to come. -Margaret Van Patten, Connecticut Sea Grant, University of Connecticut