Movement and Connectivity of Large Pelagic Sharks
Author: Mark Meekan
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2023-09-08
Total Pages: 349
ISBN-13: 2832511783
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A Twisted Dive
Author: Alyn Troy
Publisher: Mystic Brews Publishing LLC
Published: 2021-06-30
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSouthern California never met a pixie sleuth like Twizzle Twist, nor had whoever murdered the Hollywood starlet! A Hollywood starlet found floating in the bay. St. Mo's pier is still destined for the scrap heap. Can Twiz unbend the mystery, and weather the storm that is brewing? Twiz’s simple Sunday morning of reading on the pier is interrupted with the discovery of the starlet's body. Several of the actor’s enemies are right here in St. Maurice. They all have a motive, but who actually shot the movie star in the back? If that isn’t enough trouble for Twiz, her business and personal life hit rough seas. Under pressure to run for office, she realizes that she can save the pier if she wins the election in the fall. But, when her business gets an unexpected kink in the hose, she’s faced with choices she doesn’t want to make. Add in the weresharks making Twiz an offer she can’t refuse, and Mort’s mini-dragon poker game, and Twiz is facing a tempest of a week. Can Twiz find the murderer and clear the mystery before the mundane celebrity press arrives by the boatload and start snooping through St. Mo’s magical secrets? Can her professional life survive the pressure? Another exciting paranormal cozy mystery lurks below the surface in St. Mo. If you love fun fae characters, twisted mysteries, and snarky humor, you'll love Alyn Troy's Pixie Twist cozy mystery series.
Shark Biology and Conservation
Author: Daniel C. Abel
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2020-09-01
Total Pages: 447
ISBN-13: 1421438372
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations. Studies of shark biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of new research methods is leading to a fascinating era of oceanic discovery. Shark Biology and Conservation is an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the diversity, evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, anatomy, and conservation of sharks. Written in a style that is detailed but not intimidating by world-renowned shark specialists Dan Abel and Dean Grubbs, it relays numerous stories and insights from their exciting experiences in the field. While explaining scientific concepts in terms that non-specialists and students can understand, Abel and Grubbs reveal secrets that will illuminate even the experts. The text provides readers with a robust and wide range of essential knowledge as it • introduces emerging as well as traditional techniques for classifying sharks, understanding their behavior, and unraveling the mysteries of their evolution; • draws on both established shark science and the latest breakthroughs in the field, from molecular approaches to tracking technologies; • highlights the often-neglected yet fascinating subject of shark physiology, including heart function, sensory biology, digestion, metabolic performance, and reproduction; • addresses big picture ecological questions like "Which habitats do sharks prefer?" and "Where do sharks migrate and for what purpose?"; • describes the astonishing diversity of sharks' adaptations to their environment; • discusses which shark conservation techniques do and don't work; and • comments on the use and misuse of science in the study of sharks. Enhanced by hundreds of original color photographs and beautifully detailed line drawings, Shark Biology and Conservation will appeal to anyone who is spellbound by this wondrous, ecologically important, and threatened group, including marine biologists, wildlife educators, students, and shark enthusiasts.
Whale Sharks
Author: Alistair D.M. Dove
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2021-08-25
Total Pages: 442
ISBN-13: 1351334751
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive us? Written by the world’s leading experts in whale shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater ultrasound units to investigate the species’ reproduction. The editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide the information they need to join the team. As you work your way through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
A Sea Monster's Tale
Author: Colin Speedie
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2021-06-08
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0691232458
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere are few marine creatures as spectacular as the Basking Shark. At up to 11 metres in length and seven tonnes in weight, this colossal, plankton-feeding fish is one of the largest in the world, second only to the whale shark. Historically, Basking Sharks were a familiar sight in the northern hemisphere – off the coasts of Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the USA, for example. In an 18th Century world without electricity, they became the focus of active hunting for their huge livers containing large amounts of valuable oil, primarily used in lamps. Catch numbers were small enough to leave populations largely intact, but during the 20th Century a new breed of hunter joined the fray, some driven as much by a need for adventure as for financial gain. With improved equipment and experience, they exploited the shark on an industrial scale that drastically reduced numbers, leading to localised near-extinction in some areas. From the 1970’s onward a new generation took to the seas, this time with conservation in mind to identify where the shark might still be found in the waters around the British Isles, employing new technologies to solve long-standing mysteries about the behaviour of this elusive creature. Using the best of both old and new research techniques, the case was built to justify the species becoming one of the most protected sharks in the oceans. Today, the Basking Shark is a much-loved cornerstone of our natural heritage. There are positive signs that the population has stabilised and may even be slowly recovering from the damage of the past, proving that timely conservation measures can be effective. Join us on a journey amidst wild seas, places, people and conservation history in the battle to protect this iconic creature – a true sea monster’s tale.
Shark
Author: Miranda MacQuitty
Publisher:
Published: 2022
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
Everything Awesome About Sharks and Other Underwater Creatures!
Author: Mike Lowery
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1338739514
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the ULTIMATE, 128-paged book about all things sharks and underwater creatures, from the creative brain of Mike Lowery! Featuring fun facts, jokes, comics, maps, and more. Did you know that sharks can be as small as a banana, or bigger than a bus? Or that whale sharks have more than 3,000 teeth? Did you know that giant squids have eyes the size of dinner plates? Or that clownfish are protected by snot armor?? Find out all this and more, in this comprehensive, hilarious underwater deep dive from Mike Lowery!For fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, discover this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things under the sea. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about sharks and underwater creatures, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to book for shark enthusiasts that kids will put in their backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic nonfiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need with a one-stop shop for the legions of 7-10 year olds who want to know absolutely everything there is to know about underwater creatures.Discover the must-have book for shark fanatics, a madcap field guide full of facts and humor, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about underwater creatures!
The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori
Author: Scotty Morrison
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Published: 2021-08-31
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 0143776142
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for anyone wanting to use the Maori language in everyday life. Whether you’re a complete beginner or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, you’ll learn useful phrases for: The home The marae The workplace Meeting and greeting Eating and drinking Counting and learning Days, months and telling the time Seasons and weather Travel and directions Social media Playing sports The environment and outdoors Having fun and socialising . . . and so much more! Fun, user-friendly and prepared with everyday people in mind, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home or office should be without. Updates to this edition include a new introduction; new chapters on the environment, workplace and social media; new sections on Matariki/the lunar calendar; translations for Covid/lockdowns; plus revisions/edits throughout. 'Clever but written in a user-friendly style . . . an important little book for all New Zealanders interested in te reo.' --Katherine Findlay, Mana
Above All Else
Author: Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2011-09-15
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 1628731184
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorld famous competitive skydiver and coach Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld presents proven tools and techniques for success and explains how they can be used in everyday life. Dan survived a plane crash from which sixteen of the twenty-two people on board were killed. He was left critically injured and woke up from a six-week-long coma with a broken neck, broken skull, severe head trauma, a collapsed lung, and other serious internal injuries. Against all odds, Dan recovered and went on to become one of the greatest competitive skydiver in the world. With the love and support of friends and family, Dan was able not only to resurrect his life but return to skydiving to achieve greater heights than he could have ever imagined. His techniques and methods for excelling are applicable to all people, no matter their goals. Dan uses his experiences to teach the lessons he’s learned—as a competitor, coach, business owner, father, and husband—to help others achieve their dreams, overcome obstacles, and reach their peak performance.
Antarctica
Author: Karen Romano Young
Publisher: What on Earth Books
Published: 2022-04-05
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781913750534
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAntarctica-vast, cold, and mysterious. This frozen continent is full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes, and adventurous scientists and explorers. Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about how this special place is changing, and what it means for our planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above and below the ice as you meet emperor penguins, killer whales, and elephant seals. Suit up for the cold and explore some of the harshest landscapes on earth, following in the footsteps of brave explorers. And learn about how scientists survive here today and what they do all day-from studying climate change to investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about the history-and future-of our planet.
