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Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Revised Land and Resource Management Plan for National Forests in Florida
Author | : United States. Forest Service. Southern Region |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 820 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Apalachicola National Forest (Fla.) |
ISBN | : |
Sirenian Conservation
Author | : Ellen Hines |
Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
Total Pages | : 341 |
Release | : 2012-05-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0813042704 |
This important scientific volume comprehensively explores the biology and ecological status of manatees and dugongs in all of the geographic regions where they can be found today, from the Caribbean to Eastern Africa, from Arabia to the Amazon, and from Japan through the South Pacific to Australia. Many of these dwindling populations are situated in developing countries--locales that have previously received little attention in the scientific literature. In these areas, people occupying rivers or coastlines still capture sirenians for food and other uses (oil, bones for carving, leather). In addition, disruption, erosion, or complete loss of sirenian habitat occurs because of dredge and fill, coastal run-off, chemical pollution, and damage from boat propellers. Sirenian Conservation features contributions from an international group of scientists who are working to address the many challenges to manatee and dugong food supply, environment, reproduction, and survival. They share stories of programs that rescue, rehabilitate, release, and monitor these animals; offer reports on practical, replicable, and cost-effective management techniques; and summarize current research strategies.
Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia
Author | : Helene Marsh |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 543 |
Release | : 2011-12 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 052188828X |
A synthesis of the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of dugongs and manatees.
Florida Manatees
Author | : John Elliott Reynolds |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2017-04-25 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1421421917 |
A photographic journey into the secret world of Florida’s beloved manatee. Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRL Manatees, the gentle giants of Florida's lagoons and coastal habitats, can bring a smile to the face of anybody lucky enough to spy one. As manatees dip and roll through the water, crowds gather to watch them feed on aquatic vegetation. Whether they are congregating by the hundreds or resting or feeding alone, viewing these sea cows can provide anyone interested in nature with hours of tranquil pleasure. Having survived for eons, today's manatees are now under constant threat due to our rapidly swelling human population. Their habitats are often devastated by development and pollution. The slow-moving manatees also live at the mercy of chance, for they occupy waters filled with fast-moving boats powered by razor-sharp propellers—a new form of predator from which they have no protection. Boat speed limits have been put in place to protect manatees, but there is a constant push to lift them so that people can once again zip across the waters that manatees call home. For this reason, manatees are often a subject of controversy that pits their lives against the rights of boat owners. In this book, manatee expert John E. Reynolds III and famed photographer Wayne Lynch join forces to reveal the clearest portrait of manatees ever published. Florida Manatees is a song for the manatee, a celebration of the lives of these majestic creatures. Reynolds's concise, informative text shares what scientists know about manatees, while Lynch's beautiful photographs instantly demonstrate how special these "potatoes with whiskers" really are. By encouraging an appreciation of manatees, the authors hope to help ensure a future in which Floridians can find ways to coexist with and continue to enjoy these uniquely wonderful sirenian inhabitants of their state. Included in this book: How manatees first came to Florida waters How manatees fit into the ecosystems of Florida What and how much manatees eat How manatees behave and communicate with one another Why manatees look the way they do Why manatees have whiskers How manatee mothers feed their young and much more
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Revised Land and Resource Management Plan
Author | : United States. Forest Service. Southern Region |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Apalachicola National Forest (Fla.) |
ISBN | : |
Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management
Author | : Daniel J. Decker |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1421406543 |
Wildlife professionals can more effectively manage species and social-ecological systems by fully considering the role that humans play in every stage of the process. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management provides the essential information that students and practitioners need to be effective problem sovlers. Edited by three leading experts in wildlife management, this textbook explores the interface of humans with wildlife and their sometimes complementary, often conflicting, interests. The book's well-researched chapters address conservation, wildlife use (hunting and fishing), and the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of wildlife management. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management explains how a wildlife professional should handle a variety of situations, such as managing deer populations in residential areas or encounters between predators and people or pets. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes detailed information about • systems thinking• working with social scientists• managing citizen input• using economics to inform decision making• preparing questionnaires• ethical considerations
The Florida Manatee
Author | : Roger L. Reep |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2021-05-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813066820 |
The Florida Manatee is an engaging, accessible introduction to manatee biology from two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades.
The Florida Manatee
Author | : Roger L. Reep |
Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2021-04-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0813072085 |
From two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades, The Florida Manatee offers an engaging, accessible introduction to manatee biology, including communication, diet, long-distance migration, and much more. This second edition is updated with new scientific research, as well as discussions of recent conservation efforts—largely driven by manatee injuries and deaths resulting from boat collisions—that have contributed to the robust growth of manatee numbers in Florida. It also includes the latest predictions for manatee populations and health in the future, both in Florida and worldwide. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking the most comprehensive, current information on this fascinating marine mammal.