Download or read book Analysis of Scarring on North Atlantic Right Whales Eubalaena Glacialis written by Amy R. Knowlton and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this report we provide the results of a third examination of the scarring data and several new analyses aimed at assessing trends in entanglement rates from 1980-2002. We will evaluate if with these analyses, it may be possible to monitor the effectiveness of future gear modifications and other changes in fishing practice. However, it must be noted that entanglement rates may be influenced by many different factors. When the value of these analyses as monitoring tools are evaluated, there will be discussion in light of their limitations. One important aspect of the entanglement issue that cannot be discerned from this, or any other study, is the geographic location where entanglement interaction occurred"--Introduction.
Download or read book The Urban Whale written by Scott D. Kraus and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1980 a group of scientists censusing marine mammals in the Bay of Fundy was astonished at the sight of 25 right whales. It was, one scientist later recalled, "like finding a brontosaurus in the backyard." Until that time, scientists believed the North Atlantic right whale was extinct or nearly so. The sightings electrified the research community, spurring a quarter century of exploration, which is documented here. The authors present our current knowledge about the biology and plight of right whales, including their reproduction, feeding, genetics, and endocrinology, as well as fatal run-ins with ships and fishing gear. Employing individual identifications, acoustics, and population models, Scott Kraus, Rosalind Rolland, and their colleagues present a vivid history of this animal, from a once commercially hunted commodity to today's life-threatening challenges of urban waters. Hunted for nearly a millennium, right whales are now being killed by the ocean commerce that supports our modern way of life. This book offers hope for the eventual salvation of this great whale.
Download or read book Amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Broad based Gear Modifications written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stellwagen written by Peter Borrelli and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2009 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's look at a sanctuary under siege
Download or read book Environmental Impact of Ships written by Stephen de Mora and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, global review of the impact ships have on the environment, covering pollutant discharges, non-pollutant impacts and international legislation.
Download or read book A Review of the Status of Right Whales Eubalaena Glacialis in the Western North Atlantic with a Summary of Research and Management Needs written by Scott D. Kraus and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Northern Right Whale written by United States. National Marine Fisheries Service and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Leviathan of Our Own written by Warren D. Allmon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Urban Whale written by Scott D. Kraus and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1980 a group of scientists censusing marine mammals in the Bay of Fundy was astonished by the sight of 25 right whales. Until that time, scientists believed the North Atlantic right whale was extinct or nearly so. The sightings electrified the research community, spurring a quarter century of exploration, which is documented here.
Download or read book Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences written by and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Final Report from the Right Whale Necropsy Assessment Team Results Analysis and Recommendations written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As many as six endangered right whales, Eubalaena glacialis, out of a western north Atlantic population estimated to number only about 300, were reported and/or found dead in their southern breeding range in the Atlantic Ocean along Georgia and Florida coasts during January and February 1996. There was suspicion by the press, public, and whale biologists studying the species that the deaths were linked to U.S. Navy operations. In view of concern within and outside the Government, the Chief of Naval Operations requested an evaluation of the four available necropsy reports. On 19 April 1996, a panel of scientific experts was convened in Washington, DC, at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP). This document presents results, analysis, and recommendations of the panel. After analyzing the four avallable reports, viewing videotapes, and listening to the descriptions of the necropsy surgeons, the panel concluded that the cause of death could not be conclusively determined in three of the four cases. One animal had suffered massive, acute trauma, probably inflicted by a large moving, unidentified vessel. It was generally agreed that the protocol followed for such mortalities in the future is critical to ensure that better material will be available for evaluation.
Download or read book The Search for the Right Whale written by Scott D. Kraus and published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows a team of New England Aquarium scientists as they follow and study migrating North Atlantic right whales and speculates about the future survival of this endangered species.
Download or read book The Bowhead Whale written by J.C. George and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bowhead Whale: Balaena mysticetus: Biology and Human Interactions covers bowhead biology from their anatomy and behavior, to conservation, distribution, ecology and evolution. The book also discusses the biological and physical aspects of the Arctic ecosystem in which these whales live, with careful attention paid to the dramatic changes taking place. A special section of the book describes the interactions of humans with bowheads in past and present, focusing on their importance to Indigenous communities and the challenges regarding entanglement in fishing gear, industrial noise and ship strikes. This volume brings together the knowledge of bowheads in one place for easy reference for scientists that study the species, marine mammal biologists, but, equally important, for everyone who is interested in the Arctic. - Presents the only current book dedicated to this species - Includes short, high-impact chapters that make it possible to review all bowhead biology in one compact volume - Illustrated with never-before published photos of bowheads in their natural environment - Provides a platform for an in-depth understanding of indigenous whaling
Download or read book North Atlantic Right Whales written by David W. Laist and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of North Atlantic right whales—from their evolutionary origin, through a thousand-year history of relentless pursuit by whalers, to ongoing efforts to rescue them from the brink of extinction. In the cold waters of the unforgiving North Atlantic Ocean, some of the heartiest humans of medieval days ventured out in search of whales. Through the centuries, people on both sides of the Atlantic became increasingly dependent on whale oil and other cetacean products. To meet this growing demand, whaling became ever more sophisticated and intense, leading to the collapse of what was once a seemingly inexhaustible supply of large cetaceans. Central to the whale's subsequent struggle for existence has been one species—the North Atlantic right whale. Conservationist David W. Laist now provides the first complete history of the North Atlantic right whale, from its earliest encounters with humans to its close brush with extinction, to its currently precarious yet hopeful status as a conservation icon. Favored by whalers because of their high yields of oil and superior baleen, these giants became known as "the right whale to hunt," and their numbers dwindled to a mere 100 individuals worldwide. Their dire status encouraged the adoption of a ban on hunting and a treaty that formed the International Whaling Commission. Recovery of the species, however, has proven elusive. Ship strikes and entanglement in commercial fishing gear have hampered herculean efforts to restore the population. Today, only about 500 right whales live along the US and Canadian Atlantic coasts—an improvement from the early twentieth century, but still a far cry from the thousands that once graced Atlantic waters. Laist's masterpiece features an incredible collection of photographs and artwork that give life to the fascinating history that unfolds in its pages. The result is a single volume that offers a comprehensive understanding of North Atlantic right whales, the role they played in the many cultures that hunted them, and our modern attempts to help them recover.
Download or read book Marine Anthropogenic Litter written by Melanie Bergmann and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes how man-made litter, primarily plastic, has spread into the remotest parts of the oceans and covers all aspects of this pollution problem from the impacts on wildlife and human health to socio-economic and political issues. Marine litter is a prime threat to marine wildlife, habitats and food webs worldwide. The book illustrates how advanced technologies from deep-sea research, microbiology and mathematic modelling as well as classic beach litter counts by volunteers contributed to the broad awareness of marine litter as a problem of global significance. The authors summarise more than five decades of marine litter research, which receives growing attention after the recent discovery of great oceanic garbage patches and the ubiquity of microscopic plastic particles in marine organisms and habitats. In 16 chapters, authors from all over the world have created a universal view on the diverse field of marine litter pollution, the biological impacts, dedicated research activities, and the various national and international legislative efforts to combat this environmental problem. They recommend future research directions necessary for a comprehensive understanding of this environmental issue and the development of efficient management strategies. This book addresses scientists, and it provides a solid knowledge base for policy makers, NGOs, and the broader public.
Download or read book Marine Mammals Ashore written by Joseph R. Geraci and published by National Aquarium in Baltimore. This book was released on 2005 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
Download or read book The Journal of Cetacean Research and Management written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
