Download or read book Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals written by William F. Perrin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 1355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book The Pacific Bearded Seal written by John J. Burns and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Harp Seals written by Rebecca Pettiford and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From special tears that protect their eyes in salty seawater to their migrations for feeding and giving birth, harp seals have many special adaptations for thriving in their freezing home. Find an explanation for how harp seals survive in the Arctic on each page of this vibrant title!
Download or read book Ringed Seals in the North Atlantic written by North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission and published by Tromsø [Norway] : North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission. This book was released on 1998 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Status Report on the Bearded Seal Erignathus Barbatus in Canada written by Holly Cleator and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bearded seals, Erignathus barbatus, are distributed at low densities across their range in Canadian arctic and sub-arctic waters. This report reviews the conservation status of this species. It includes information on the seal's geographic distribution, population size and trends, protection status, habitat, general biology, factors limiting the seal population size and distribution, and the special significance of the species for Canada. Concludes with discussion of the current consensus regarding the status of the species.
Download or read book History of North American Pinnipeds written by Joel Asaph Allen and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of North American pinnipeds a monograph of the walruses sea lions sea bears and seals of North America by J A Allen 1880 written by Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thule Eskimo Culture written by Allen Papin McCartney and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of a symposium devoted to Thule archaeology and related northern studies, held at the tenth annual meeting of the Canadian Archaeological Association in Ottawa in 1977. The thirty-one papers range from Thule chronology and culture history, prehistoric-recent continuities, adaptation and climatological relationships, site interpretations, technology and art, human biology, to the history of archaeological development.
Download or read book Marine Mammals written by and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas and Oil Resource Management Comprehensive Program 1992 1997 written by United States. Minerals Management Service and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Faunal Investigation of Southern Baffin Island written by J. Dewey Soper and published by Canada Department of Mines. This book was released on 1928 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Principles of Marine Bioacoustics written by Whitlow W. L. Au and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humans have always been fascinated by marine life, from extremely small diatoms to the largest mammal that inhabits our planet, the blue whale. However, studying marine life in the ocean is an extremely difficult propo- tion because an ocean environment is not only vast but also opaque to most instruments and can be a hostile environment in which to perform expe- ments and research. The use of acoustics is one way to effectively study animal life in the ocean. Acoustic energy propagates in water more efficiently than almost any form of energy and can be utilized by animals for a variety of purposes and also by scientists interested in studying their behavior and natural history. However, underwater acoustics have traditionally been in the domain of physicists, engineers and mathematicians. Studying the natural history of animals is in the domain of biologists and physiologists. Und- standing behavior of animals has traditionally involved psychologists and zoologists. In short, marine bioacoustics is and will continue to be a diverse discipline involving investigators from a variety of backgrounds, with very different knowledge and skill sets. The inherent inter-disciplinary nature of marine bioacoustics presents a large challenge in writing a single text that would be meaningful to various investigators and students interested in this field. Yet we have embarked on this challenge to produce a volume that would be helpful to not only beginning investigators but to seasoned researchers.
