Dugong

Dugong
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Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2002
Genre: Dugong
ISBN: 9280721305

The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range. It contains information on dugong distribution and abundance, threatening processes, legislation, and existing and suggested research and management initiatives for the countries and territories in the dugong’s known range. It is hoped that the comparative information provided will enable individual countries to develop their own, more detailed, conservation plans.

Marine Mammals: Fisheries, Tourism and Management Issues

Marine Mammals: Fisheries, Tourism and Management Issues
Author: Nicholas Gales
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2003-10-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643099263

Marine Mammals: Fisheries, Tourism and Management Issues brings together contributions from 68 leading scientists from 12 countries to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date review on the way we manage our interactions with whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs. The book examines how we have fared conserving the world’s marine mammal populations, with a focus on the key issues of fisheries and tourism. From a unique southern hemisphere perspective, the authors consider how science informs the culling debate, how wild fisheries and aquaculture interact with marine mammal populations and how we might manage the effects of whale, dolphin and seal watching industries. The authors also address other issues such as the way in which ethics, genetics, acoustics, ecosystem models and pollution influence the management and conservation of marine mammals. Marine Mammals is an invaluable and accessible resource for all those involved with marine mammals, including scientists, managers, policy makers, industry representatives and students. Winner of a 2004 Whitley Award.

Oceanographic and Biological Aspects of the Red Sea

Oceanographic and Biological Aspects of the Red Sea
Author: Najeeb M.A. Rasul
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319994174

This book includes invited contributions presenting the latest research on the oceanography and environment of the Red Sea. In addition to covering topics relevant to research in the region and providing insights into marine science for non-experts, it is also of interest to those involved in the management of coastal zones and encourages further research on the Red Sea