Sea Turtles

Author : James R. Spotila
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801880070

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Sea Turtles by James R. Spotila Pdf

Marine biologist James R. Spotila has spent much of his life unraveling the mysteries of these graceful creatures and working to ensure their survival. In "Sea Turtles," he offers a comprehensive and compelling account of their history and life cycle based on the most recent scientific data and suggests what we can be done to save them. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs. 0-808-8007-6$24.95 / Johns Hopkins University Press

Author : Blair E. Witherington
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 9780760326442

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Sea Turtles by Blair E. Witherington Pdf

Streamlined and equipped with flippers, sea turtles seem uniquely adapted for water-yet remain firmly attached to land, where the females lay their eggs each year. They sport the many colors of the rainbow, range in weight from 100 to 1,300 pounds, and figure in the mythology and folklore of cultures around the world. And still, they currently risk extinction. In this book, marine biologist Blair Ernest Witherington, who has devoted decades to these ancient creatures, offers readers an in-depth look into their mysterious world. Accompanied by exquisite photographs, his descriptions comprise a personal introduction to these strangely graceful marine reptiles. Detailed, lively, and up-to-date imagery tells the story of sea turtles’ distant origins, their specialized form and undersea challenges, senses and life cycle, world voyages and navigational talents—and their ecological roles. The most comprehensive overview of sea turtles to date, this book portrays each of the seven species in close-up, offering information on appearance, distribution, movements, life history, reproduction, diet, unique traits, and conservation.

Author : Paolo Casale
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 9782831712406

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Sea turtles in the Mediterranean : Distribution, threats and conservation priorities by Paolo Casale Pdf

Author : Peter L. Lutz,John A. Musick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351411295

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The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume I by Peter L. Lutz,John A. Musick Pdf

Sea turtles have existed for millions of years, making them fascinating subjects of study. In the last 20 years, the science of sea turtle biology has expanded at an exponential rate, leading to major advances in many areas. This book synthesizes the results of these advances and focuses on how these endangered marine reptiles operate in, adapt to, and are dependent upon particular features of their marine environment. New technology in data gathering, such as DNA analyses, remote sensing, and physiological monitoring techniques, has led to a much greater understanding of the biology of the sea turtle at all stages of their life history.

Author : Christopher Blomquist
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781404255722

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Green Sea Turtles by Christopher Blomquist Pdf

This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading Reptiles and Amphibians Theme Set.

Author : Jeff Ripple
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 9780896583153

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Sea Turtles by Jeff Ripple Pdf

Profiles every species fo sea turtle and discusses their general characteristics, habitats, and conservation efforts being made on their behalf.

Author : Pamela T. Plotkin
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801886112

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Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles by Pamela T. Plotkin Pdf

Here Plotkin and her colleagues reveal the nature of these species and the steps needed to make sure they remain a permanent part of the marine environment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : MINN:31951D01750044K

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Sea Turtles by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on Sea Turtle Conservation
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309042475

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Decline of the Sea Turtles by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on Sea Turtle Conservation Pdf

This book explores in detail threats to the world's sea turtle population to provide sound, scientific conclusions on which dangers are greatest and how they can be addressed most effectively. Offering a fascinating and informative overview of five sea turtle species, the volume discusses sea turtles' feeding habits, preferred nesting areas, and migration routes; examines their status in U.S. waters; and cites examples of conservation measures under way and under consideration.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251052387

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Papers Presented at the Expert Consultation on Interactions Between Sea Turtles and Fisheries Within an Ecosystem Context by Anonim Pdf

The original report published in 2004 (ISBN 925105542)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic government information
ISBN : UOM:39015060806166

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Oil and Sea Turtles by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeanette Wyneken,Kenneth J. Lohmann,John A. Musick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439873076

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The Biology of Sea Turtles by Jeanette Wyneken,Kenneth J. Lohmann,John A. Musick Pdf

Since the first volume of The Biology of Sea Turtles was published in 1997, the field has grown and matured in ways few of the authors would have predicted—particularly in the areas of physiology, behavior, genetics, and health. Volume III presents timely coverage of emerging areas as well as the integration of approaches and information that did not exist even a decade ago. The book assembles the foremost experts in each topic to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive book on sea turtles available today. New areas covered include in vivo imaging of structure, spatial distributions of marine turtles at sea, epibiosis, imprinting, parasitology, and climatic effects. Life history is explored in three chapters covering age determination, predator-prey interactions, and mortality from bycatch. The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume III will inspire scientists and students to explore and expand their understanding of these intriguing animals. The book provides clear baseline summaries, thoughtful syntheses, and effective presentation of the most fundamental topics spanning form and function, health, distributions, behavior, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Its scope and depth make it the definitive go-to reference in the field.

Author : Kathy Allen
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Endangered species
ISBN : 9781429654029

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Sea Turtles' Race to the Sea by Kathy Allen Pdf

"Describes the sea turtle and its disappearing habitat"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Peter H. Dutton,Dale Squires,Mahfuzuddin Ahmed
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824834074

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Conservation of Pacific Sea Turtles by Peter H. Dutton,Dale Squires,Mahfuzuddin Ahmed Pdf

Across the Pacific, populations of some species of sea turtles face extinction unless recent dramatic declines are reversed. The continuing decline of leatherbacks and loggerheads in particular illustrates the limitations of the current gradual and unilateral approach to conservation. Recovery requires instead a holistic solution that addresses all sources of mortality throughout the entire life history and habitat use of these transnational populations. Historically conservation efforts have focused on nesting sites to protect eggs and breeding females; mortality from coastal and highseas fisheries was not addressed. In the past five years, these recovery efforts have widened to include rigorously curtailing fishing and technological fixes that lower rates of incidental sea turtle deaths during fishing. Although each of these approaches shows promise, it has become increasingly clear that they alone will not recover severely depleted populations. Recognizing the urgency of the problem, this book presents ideas and case studies by conservation biologists, economists, marine life policy experts, fishing industry and fisheries professionals, management specialists, and development assistance researchers. It provides a new synthesis and blueprint for action that shifts the paradigm from piecemeal and unilateral conservation to a more holistic and multilateral approach to the recovery of Pacific sea turtle populations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Endangered species
ISBN : PURD:32754068113871

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Inter-American Convention on Sea Turtles by Anonim Pdf