Sirenian Conservation

Author : Ellen Hines,John E. Reynolds III
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813042701

Get Book

Sirenian Conservation by Ellen Hines,John E. Reynolds III Pdf

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.

Author : Helene Marsh,Thomas J. O'Shea,John Elliott Reynolds
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521888288

Get Book

Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia by Helene Marsh,Thomas J. O'Shea,John Elliott Reynolds Pdf

A synthesis of the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of dugongs and manatees.

Author : Helene Marsh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030907426

Get Book

Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Sirenia by Helene Marsh Pdf

Despite their rich fossil history, there are only four surviving species of sirenians or sea cows, the only fully aquatic herbivorous mammals. The three species of manatees and the dugong live in the coastal waters rivers and lakes of more than 80 tropical and subtropical countries and are all on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This book examines sirenian conservation biology through the lens of their behavioral ecology and ethology. Sirenian feeding, diving, movement, social and reproductive behaviors are reviewed by an international team of scientists from eight countries, with an emphasis on data gathered in the past 15 years.

Author : George Colin Lawder Bertram
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Sirenia
ISBN : UOM:39015006117884

Get Book

Conservation of Sirenia by George Colin Lawder Bertram Pdf

Author : William F. Perrin,Bernd Würsig,J.G.M. Thewissen
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1355 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080919935

Get Book

Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals by William F. Perrin,Bernd Würsig,J.G.M. Thewissen Pdf

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 Allen Jefferson,Marc A. Webber,Robert L. Pitman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080557847

Get Book

Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification by Thomas Allen Jefferson,Marc A. Webber,Robert L. Pitman Pdf

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 : Jeff Ripple
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sirenia
ISBN : 1610604431

Get Book

Manatees and Dugongs of the World by Jeff Ripple Pdf

"An excellent introduction to the natural history of the four living species of sirenian, including the Florida and Antillean sub-species of the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the dugong, as well as the extinct Stellar's Sea Cow."--Jacket

Author : United States. Marine Mammal Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Marine mammals
ISBN : UCSD:31822041011065

Get Book

Annual Report of the Marine Mammal Commission by United States. Marine Mammal Commission Pdf

Author : John Elliott Reynolds
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421421919

Get Book

Florida Manatees by John Elliott Reynolds Pdf

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

Author : Ronald M. Nowak
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421424682

Get Book

Walker's Mammals of the World by Ronald M. Nowak Pdf

The preeminent guide to the world’s mammals is now enhanced with a dramatically expanded volume covering 19 orders, including such creatures as elephants, armadillos, and manatees. Since its first publication in 1964, Walker's Mammals of the World has become a favorite guide to the natural world for general readers and professionals alike. This new Walker's volume is a completely revised and updated compendium of information on five of the earliest clades to diverge from ancient mammal stock. Uniquely comprehensive in inimitable Walker's style, it incorporates a full account of every genus that has lived in the past 5,000 years. Every named species of each genus is listed in systematic order and accompanied by detailed descriptions of past and present range. This new edition includes • 500+ full-color images throughout • citations to more than 2,200 new references • extensive bioconservation data, with discussion of every species in an IUCN Red List threatened category This volume's thorough updates reflect 20 years of advances in our knowledge of taxonomy, ecology, behavior, life history, and conservation. Substantive changes to 100% of previously existing generic accounts, plus the addition of 17 entirely new generic accounts, double the information in the last edition on the 19 orders covered. The black-and-white illustrations of earlier editions have been replaced by over 500 superb new color images. Remaining true to Ernest P. Walker's vision, the text smoothly combines in-depth scholarship with a popular, readable style to preserve and enhance what the Washington Post called a "landmark of zoological literature."

Author : Andy Butterworth
Publisher : Springer
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319469942

Get Book

Marine Mammal Welfare by Andy Butterworth Pdf

Marine mammals attract human interest – sometimes this interest is benign or positive – whale watching, conservation programmes for whales, seals, otters, and efforts to clear beaches of marine debris are seen as proactive steps to support these animals. However, there are many forces operating to affect adversely the lives of whales, seals, manatees, otters and polar bears – and this book explores how the welfare of marine mammals has been affected and how they have adapted, moved, responded and sometimes suffered as a result of the changing marine and human world around them. Marine mammal welfare addresses the welfare effects of marine debris, of human traffic in the oceans, of noise, of hunting, of whale watching and tourism, and of some of the less obvious impacts on marine mammals – on their social structures, on their behaviours and migration, and also of the effects on captivity for animals kept in zoos and aquaria. There is much to think and talk about – how marine mammals respond in a world dramatically influenced by man, how are their social structures affected and how is their welfare impacted?

Author : Helene Marsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Sirenia
ISBN : 1107226163

Get Book

Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia by Helene Marsh Pdf

A synthesis of the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of dugongs and manatees.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 4318 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130827

Get Book

Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences by Anonim Pdf

The oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, and are critical components of Earth’s climate system. This new edition of Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, Six Volume Set summarizes the breadth of knowledge about them, providing revised, up to date entries as well coverage of new topics in the field. New and expanded sections include microbial ecology, high latitude systems and the cryosphere, climate and climate change, hydrothermal and cold seep systems. The structure of the work provides a modern presentation of the field, reflecting the input and different perspective of chemical, physical and biological oceanography, the specialized area of expertise of each of the three Editors-in-Chief. In this framework maximum attention has been devoted to making this an organic and unified reference. Represents a one-stop. organic information resource on the breadth of ocean science research Reflects the input and different perspective of chemical, physical and biological oceanography, the specialized area of expertise of each of the three Editors-in-Chief New and expanded sections include microbial ecology, high latitude systems and climate change Provides scientifically reliable information at a foundational level, making this work a resource for students as well as active researches

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0521761433

Get Book

Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bernd Würsig,J.G.M. Thewissen,Kit M. Kovacs
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1190 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128043813

Get Book

Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals by Bernd Würsig,J.G.M. Thewissen,Kit M. Kovacs Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, Third Edition covers the ecology, behavior, conservation, evolution, form and function of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs, otters and polar bears. This edition provides new content on anthropogenic concerns, latest information on emerging threats such as ocean noise, and impacts of climate change. With authors and editors who are world experts, this new edition is a critical resource for all who are interested in marine mammals, especially upper level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and managers, and is a top reference for those in related fields, from oceanographers to environmental scientists. Significant content and topic updates, as well as the addition of new topics in such areas as anthropogenic disturbance Visual maps of the oceans and seas mentioned in contributions, helping to place the geographical features described in the text with clear, consistent species illustrations Written to help users learn new information or brush up on a topic quickly, with the references at the end of each entry to help guide readers into more specialist literature