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Author: Mary Jo Rhodes
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 58
ISBN-13: 9780516243924
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperience an underwater adventure! From sea dragons and octopuses to coral reefs and kelp forests, Undersea Encounters take young readers to the ocean depths like never before. More than any other series, Undersea Encounters paints a complete and fascinating picture of the marine environment.
Author: Hadoram Shirihai
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents full-color photographs and illustrations of a wide variety of whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals around the world; and contains information on their habitats, physical characteristics, and behaviors.
Author: Randall R. Reeves
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 527
ISBN-13: 9780713663341
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"An illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide. Illustrations, photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensable reference source for sea mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Jon Dunn
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2014-01-17
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1400844967
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBritain's Sea Mammals is the essential field guide to all the sea mammals--whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals--found in coastal Britain. The book features more than 100 stunning photographs and close to 40 detailed and beautiful illustrations of 34 species of sea mammals, paying special attention to the 14 species most readily seen and most likely to be encountered. Factoring in behavior and locations, introductory chapters look at sea mammal biology and ecology, and how, when, and where these creatures can be spotted. Species accounts highlight key identification characteristics and include information on status, habitat requirements, and distribution. Handy and informative, Britain's Sea Mammals is the ideal guide to sea mammal watching in the United Kingdom. The only guide that focuses on the 34 species of sea mammal recorded in Britain, particularly the 14 most readily seen species More than 100 photos and almost 40 illustrations highlight species, their behavior, and locations Introductory chapters explore how, when, and where to look for sea mammals Species accounts highlight key identification features, including information on status, habitat requirements, and distribution
Author: Hadoram Shirihai
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780713670370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuide to marine mammals of the world covers field identification, including geographical, sex and age variations of all the whales, dophins, seals and sea cows, plus walrus, polar bear and marine otters.
Author: Joseph R. Geraci
Publisher: National Aquarium in Baltimore
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 0977460908
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
Author: William F. Perrin
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2009-02-26
Total Pages: 1355
ISBN-13: 0080919936
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. - More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more - Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals - New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION "This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries." --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration" --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE
Author: Robert Still
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2019-07-16
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 0691190623
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA state-of-the-art photographic identification guide to Europe’s whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals This cutting-edge photographic identification guide to Europe’s sea mammals—the only such guide of its kind—covers the 39 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises and 9 species of seals found in the region, which spans the eastern Atlantic from Iceland to Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic seas. Written and illustrated by a team of professional tour guides with extensive experience presenting the region’s sea mammals, the guide features more than 180 color photographs, maps and graphics, highlights key identification features and includes information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species. Produced with the marine conservation charity ORCA, the book presents mapping data from a decade of surveys, which shows both current distribution and changes over time. Europe’s Sea Mammals is an essential companion for whale watchers and anyone else who is interested in this enigmatic group of mammals. The only photographic guide dedicated to this popular whale-watching region Features more than 180 color photos, maps and graphics Highlights key identification features and provides essential information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species
Author: Bernd G. Würsig
Publisher: W. L. Moody JR. Natural Histor
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGiven in honor of District Governor Hugh Summers and Mrs. Ahnise Summers by the Rotary Club of Aggieland with matching support from the Sara and John H. Lindsey '44 Fund, Texas A & M University Press, 2004.
Author: Joseph Geraci
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2012-12-02
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 0323157122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSea Mammals and Oil: Confronting the Risks summarizes the effects of spilled petroleum, or "oil, on five groups of marine mammals, including seals, whales and dolphins, sea otters, polar bears, and manatees. It poses questions concerning the extent of oil spill effects on marine mammals; the vulnerability of each species; and the probable effects to humans, domestic animals, and laboratory animals. After an introduction to the composition and fate of petroleum and spill-treating agents in the marine environment, the book discusses the use of risk assessment and mathematical/computer models in evaluating the effects of oil in marine mammal populations. Chapters 3 to 11 examine the ecological perspectives, physiologic, and toxic effects of oil on five mammal groups. The effect of oil on their behavior and the detection and avoidance of oil spill are also discussed. With a strong focus on risk assessment, this book is ideal for petroleum chemists and technologists, marine biologists, and veterinary medicine researchers.
