Marine Mammal Research and Conservation in Sri Lanka, 1985-1986
| Author | : Stephen Leatherwood |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| Genre | : Conservation of natural resources |
| ISBN | : |
Marine Mammal Research And Conservation In Sri Lanka 1985 1986
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Marine Mammal Research
| Author | : John Elliott Reynolds |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2005-11-18 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780801882555 |
Marine mammal conservation presents a number of challenges for scientists. This work presents an argument about how science, if conducted properly, can provide insights needed to minimise crisis management and implement more anticipatory action.
Handbook of Marine Mammals
| Author | : Sam H. Ridgway |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 514 |
| Release | : 1998-09-23 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780125885065 |
Twenty-three separate papers, each describing a single species.
Dolphins, Porpoises, and Whales
| Author | : Randall R. Reeves |
| Publisher | : IUCN |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9782831701899 |
Consistent evaluation and new recommendations for action are required of protective measures to address threats that were unrecognized or non-existent until recently. Global warming, noise pollution and reduced availability of prey are now of great concern. The all too familiar threats of accidental killing in fishing gear and exposure to toxic chemicals remain almost intractable. This Action Plan reviews threats and offers possible solutions. It also contains a thorough review of the status of species and a list of 57 recommended research projects and education initiatives.
Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals
| Author | : William F. Perrin |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 1355 |
| Release | : 2009-02-26 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0080919936 |
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
The Fauna of Sri Lanka
| Author | : Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya |
| Publisher | : IUCN |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9558177512 |
Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean
| Author | : T. R. McClanahan |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 550 |
| Release | : 2000-10-12 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0195352173 |
Coral reefs are among Earth's most diverse, productive, and beautiful ecosystems, but until recently, their ecology and the means to manage them have been poorly understood and documented. In response to the inadequate information base for coral reefs, this book reviews the ecological and conservation status of coral reefs of the Western Indian Ocean, bringing together presentations of the region's leading scientists and managers working on coral reefs. Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean: Their Ecology and Conservation starts with a general overview of the biogeography of the region and a historical account of attempts to conserve this ecosystem. It goes on to describe the state of the reefs in each of the countries with coral reefs, and it concludes with a series of management case studies. The book also summarizes most of the existing ecological information on reefs in this region and efforts at management, making it useful for students, teachers, and investigators interested in tropical or marine ecology, conservation biology and management, and environmental sciences.
Asian Marine Biology
| Author | : Brian Morton |
| Publisher | : Hong Kong University Press |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 1997-12-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9622094627 |
Asian Marine Biology 14, the most recent volume, is a memorial volume for the late James Stephen Leatherwood, with Guest Editors Brian D. Smith and William F. Perriu. There are ten papers on Marine mammal survey techniques and various studies of dolphins.
People – Marine Mammal Interactions
| Author | : Andrew Butterworth |
| Publisher | : Frontiers Media SA |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2017-08-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 288945231X |
Our relationships with marine mammals are complex. We have used them as resources, and in some places this remains the case; viewed them as competitors and culled them (again ongoing in some localities); been so captivated and intrigued by them that we have taken them into captivity for our entertainment; and developed a lucrative eco-tourism activity focused on them in many nations. When we first envisaged this special topic, we had two overarching aims: Firstly, we hoped to generate critical evaluation of some of our relationships with these animals. Secondly, we hoped to attract knowledgeable commentators and experts who might not traditionally publish in the peer-reviewed literature. We were also asking ourselves a question about what responsibility mankind might have to marine mammals, on our rapidly changing planet? The answer to the question; can, or should, humans have responsibility for the lives of marine mammals when they are affected by our activities? - is, in our opinion, ‘yes’ – and the logical progression from this question is to direct research and effort to understand and optimise the actions, reactions and responses that mankind may be able to take. We hope that the papers in this special issue bring some illumination to a small selection of topics under this much wider topic area, and prove to be informative and stimulating.
