Download or read book Field Identification Guide to Western Australian Sharks and Shark like Rays written by R. McAuley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Identification Guide to Western Australian Sharks and Shark like Rays written by R. McAuley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to Australian Sharks Rays written by Ross K. Daley and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2002 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia has an extremely diverse shark and ray fauna. There are more than 300 different species and at least half of these only swim in our waters. This user friendly guide is for fishers, scientists and observers to identify the main Australian species.
Download or read book Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden written by Ramón Bonfil and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. An extensive literature review and two field surveys in the region were carried out for the preparation of this document. A total of 49 sharks and 45 batoids reliably reported for the region are listed and those common in the fisheries or likely to be found through fisheries operations are fully treated. The guide includes sections on technical terms and measurements for sharks and batoids, and fully illustrated keys to those orders and families that occur in the region. Color plates for a large number of the species are included.
Download or read book Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea written by Fabrizio Serena and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. An extensive literature review was carried out for the preparation of this document. A total of 49 sharks, 34 batoids and 1 chimaera are fully treated. The presence of 5 sharks and 2 batoids included in this field guide, need, however, to be confirmed. The guide includes sections on technical terms and measurements for sharks and batoids, and fully illustrated keys to those orders and families that occur in the region. Each species account includes: at least one annotated illustration of the species highlighting its relevant identification characters; basic information on nomenclature, synonyms and possible misidentifications; FAO common names; basic information on size, habitat and biology, distribution, importance to fisheries, and conservation and exploitation status.
Download or read book Sharks and Rays written by Timothy C. Tricas and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharks and rays have long held the fascination of a great many people, and as well as exploring their history, biology, environment and the myths that surround them, this book also gives practical advice on the best ways and places to see them.
Download or read book Reef Sharks and Rays of the World written by Scott W. Michael and published by ProStar Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to Sharks Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North America The waters off the East Coast of North America are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This groundbreaking, comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 173 species found along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada, including Bermuda and the Bahamas, and extending into the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula. These are all the species that are encountered in the shallow waters of estuaries and coasts and in the open ocean, including rarely seen deepsea species. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this must-have guide includes detailed species accounts describing key identification features, habitat, biology and status. It also features illustrated key guides that enable users to accurately identify species, comparison plates of similar species, dentition plates and illustrations of egg cases, where known. This an essential guide for fisheries management, trade regulation and shark conservation. The first field guide to cover all 173 species Features hundreds of color illustrations and photos Describes key features, habitat, biology and status Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons and distribution maps Offers illustrated key guides, species comparisons and dentition plates
Download or read book Sharks Skates and Rays of the Gulf of Mexico A Field Guide written by and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook for the naturalist, commercial or recreational fisher, outdoor enthusiast, or beachgoer covers almost all species of sharks and rays that can be found in Gulf waters, and includes information on reproduction, sensory systems, feeding, and more.
Download or read book Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharks—now fully revised and updated Sharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures. Now fully revised and updated, it covers 536 of the world's shark species and is packed with colour illustrations, colour photos and informative diagrams. This comprehensive, easy-to-use reference guide incorporates the latest taxonomic revisions of many shark families, featuring many species that were only described in recent years. It also includes a completely revised and expanded introduction and updated line drawings throughout. Covers 536 shark species from around the world Features updated species accounts, illustrations and maps Gives an illustrated overview of shark biology, ecology and conservation Includes fin identification guides Provides a colour distribution map for every species
Download or read book Coral Reefs and Associated Marine Fauna around the Arabian Peninsula written by Najeeb M.A. Rasul and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-07-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coral Reefs and Associated Marine Fauna around the Arabian Peninsula is a unique text that contains studies on a diverse range of topics related to the biology of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf region. Containing invited and peer-reviewed chapters, this book is a compilation of the works of various experts in their respective fields. The authors delve into the marine fauna around the Arabian Peninsula, including marine reptiles and mammals, coral reefs, fish, invertebrates, algae and phytoplankton. They also explore the changes resulting from anthropogenic and climate effects. This book will be a helpful resource for researchers in Biology and will also be a valuable reference for anyone interested in the biology of these two warm semi-isolated seas with their unique environments.
Download or read book Identification guide to common sharks and rays of the Caribbean written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide includes a selection of shark and ray species occurring in the Wider Caribbean Region, that is the waters of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent thereto. In total, 41 shark and 20 ray species selected as being most relevant to commercial fisheries or vulnerable to exploitation due to their life history characteristics, are included. Of these, 29 shark and 9 ray species are presented in a full species card and depicted with a colour illustra tion and photo. Additionally, short accounts of 12 shark and 11 ray species that are less common in the region and could be misidentified with more common species, are also included. These are depicted with a black and white illustration and key distinguishing features are highlighted allowing for easy and accurate identification in the field. This guide is intended to help fishery workers collecting catch data in the field in the identification of the sharks and rays they might encounter for th e specific purpose of improving the quality of catch and landings data.
Download or read book Preparation of Field Guide to Sharks and Rays Caught by Australian Fisheries written by Ross K. Daley and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins
Download or read book An Illustrated Pocket Guide to the Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharks are probably the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We all still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are sadly more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management action than any other major group of vertebrates. We have produced this guide not just because we and so many other people love sharks. It is also because their identification, whether of living animals, fishery catches or body parts sold at markets, is an essential tool to support shark conservation, fisheries management and international trade regulation, prevent further depletion of stocks, and enable their recovery. ● the first pocket guide to all 501 shark species ● all species illustrated and described ● handy, compact format with concise text ● a six-page guide to shark teeth identification ● an eight-page guide to the identification of the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade Colour plates are by Marc Dando from the hugely acclaimed Sharks of the World: A Fully Illustrated Guide.
Download or read book Field Guide to Requiem Sharks Elasmobranchiomorphi Carcharhinidae of the Western North Atlantic written by Mark Grace and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Southern Western Australian Shark Working Group written by Southern Western Australian Shark Working Group and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
