Marine Mammals Ashore

Author : Joseph R. Geraci
Publisher : National Aquarium in Baltimore
ISBN 13 : 0977460908
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Mammals Ashore written by Joseph R. Geraci and published by National Aquarium in Baltimore. This book was released on 2005 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.

Author : J. R. Geraci
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Mammals Ashore written by J. R. Geraci and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biology of Marine Mammals written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : W. John Richardson
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080573037
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Mammals and Noise written by W. John Richardson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book discusses, among many other topics, just how well marine mammals hear, how noisy the oceans have become, and what effects these new sounds have on marine mammals. The baseline of ambient noise, the sounds produced by machines and mammals, the sensitivity of marine mammal hearing, and the reactions of marine mammals are also examined. An essential addition to any marine biologist's library, Marine Mammals and Noise will be especially appealing to marine mammalogists, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and marine biologists and oceanographers using sound in their research.

Author : Simmonds, M.P
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0763783447
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology and Conswervation written by Simmonds, M.P and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The charismatic mammals that live in the ocean are a constant source of interest, both for scientists and our society at large. Their biology, behavior, and conservation are of utmost importance, as a vast number of species are currently threatened. Intended for the upper-level undergraduate or graduate student within biology, marine biology, or conservation/environmental science, An Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation provides a broad introduction to marine mammal biology using cutting edge information and student-friendly learning tools. The text begins with chapters on the evolution and classification of marine mammals and their general biology. It moves on to discuss the behavior and ecology of different groups of marine mammals, such as polar bears, otters, and cetaceans. Part 3 dives into many different conservation issues facing marine mammals, as well as discussions on how they can be addressed. Closing chapters provide information on how scientists study marine mammals, how society can enjoy observing the animals while making sure they are preserved, and a word to students looking to pursue a career with marine mammals.

Author : W. F. Perrin
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0125513402
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals written by W. F. Perrin and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes articles devoted to wide range of topics -- from the specific behavior and physiology of cetaceans and pinnipeds, to ecology, population biology, human effects and interaction, and research methodology.

Author : William F. Perrin
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080919935
Total Pages : 1352 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals written by William F. Perrin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 1352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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 : Thomas A. Jefferson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080557848
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification written by Thomas A. Jefferson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With coverage on all the marine mammals of the world, authors Jefferson, Webber, and Pitman have created a user-friendly guide to identify marine mammals alive in nature (at sea or on the beach), dead specimens “in hand , and also to identify marine mammals based on features of the skull. This handy guide provides marine biologists and interested lay people with detailed descriptions of diagnostic features, illustrations of external appearance, beautiful photographs, dichotomous keys, and more. Full color illustrations and vivid photographs of every living marine mammal species are incorporated, as well as comprehendible maps showing a range of information. For readers who desire further consultation, authors have included a list of literature references at the end of each species account. For an enhanced understanding of habitation, this guide also includes recognizable geographic forms described separately with colorful paintings and photographs. All of these essential tools provided make Marine Mammals of the World the most detailed and authoritative guide available! * Contains superb photographs of every species of marine mammal for accurate identification * Authors’ collective experience adds up to 80 years, and have seen nearly all of the species and distinctive geographic forms described in the guide * Provides the most detailed and anatomically accurate illustrations currently available * Special emphasis is placed on the identification of species in “problem groups, such as the beaked whales, long-beaked oceanic dolphin, and southern fur seals * Includes a detailed list of sources for more information at the back of the book.

Author : Thomas A. Jefferson
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251032923
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Mammals of the World written by Thomas A. Jefferson and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification guide to marine mammals and to cetaceans, seals, and sirenians found in fresh water.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309094496
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marine Mammal Populations and Ocean Noise written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-02-24 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention has been drawn to the subject of how ocean noise affects marine mammals by a series of marine mammal strandings, lawsuits, and legislative hearings, and most recently, the report from the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. One way to assess the impact of ocean noise is to consider whether it causes changes in animal behavior that are "biologically significant," that is, those that affect an animal's ability to grow, survive, and reproduce. This report offers a conceptual model designed to clarify which marine mammal behaviors are biologically significant for conservation purposes. The report is intended to help scientists and policymakers interpret provisions of the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.