Tropical Pinnipeds: Bio-Ecology, Threats and Conservation

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Synopsis
Pinnipeds are a fascinating group of marine mammals that play a crucial role as apex predators and sentinels of the functioning and health of marine ecosystems. They are found in the most extreme environments from the Polar regions to the tropics. Pinnipeds are comprised of about 34 species, and of those at least 25% live permanently in tropical zones. This book reviews and updates current research on the biology, marine ecology, bio-monitoring, and conservation of tropical pinniped populations, including their behavior, anthropogenic stressors, and health. It also looks at challenges to be faced for the conservation of tropical pinnipeds, many of which are threatened species.
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
325 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781351647632
Related ISBNs:
9781498741392, 9781315151588, 9780367782177
Publisher:
CRC Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
CRC Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Juan J. Alava

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