The Seals and Whales of the British Seas
Author: Thomas Southwell
Publisher:
Published: 1881
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13:
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Britain's Sea Mammals
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
Guide to the UK Cetaceans and Seals
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Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 8
ISBN-13: 9781908819079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhales, Dolphins and Seals
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.
Marine Mammals Ashore
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.
The Seals and Whales of the British Seas
Author: Thomas Southwell
Publisher:
Published: 2017-09-22
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9783337328931
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Seals and Whales of the British Seas is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Europe's Sea Mammals Including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde
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
Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific
Author: Graeme Cresswell
Publisher: Dylan Walker
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1903657059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first comprehensive photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific (from Baja California in Mexico to southeast Alaska), featuring stunning color photographs of all 39 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, as well as 6 species of seals and sea lions, and the sea otter. Provides detailed information on all 39 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, the 6 species of seals and sea lions, and the sea otter, focusing on identification, behavior, and distribution Includes 45 remarkable color plates showing typical views of marine mammals as most people see them--from land or from a boat. These have been produced using the latest digital image technology, and include photographs of some species that have never before been published Features a comprehensive section on behavior, packed with amazing photographs, which aims to help the reader get more out of their whale-watching experience than ever before Also includes detailed sections on where, when, and how to go whale watching, and four accounts by leading experts of outstanding days on the water Easy-to-use format helps whale-watchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are a beginner or an expert
The War Against the Seals
Author: Briton Cooper Busch
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9780773506107
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConcentrates on the fur seals of the Bering Sea and the harp seals of the Newfoundland hunt. Reveals the consequences of an industry's killing of more than 50,000,000 seals in a century and a half.
Marine Mammals of British Columbia
Author: John K. B. Ford
Publisher: Royal BC Museum Handbook
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780772667342
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDr. John Ford presents the latest information on 31 species of marine mammals that live in or visit BC waters: 25 whales, dolphins and porpoises, 5 seals and sea lions, and the sea otter. He describes each species and summarizes its distribution, habitat, social organization, feeding habits, conservation status and much more. Marine Mammals of British Columbia includes maps of sightings, and pointers on where to find each species in BC waters. It also contains hundreds of colour photographs and drawings to help recognize these animals in the ocean. This is an indispensable field guide and reference book for naturalists, boaters and anyone interested in marine life.
