Wildlife: aquatic creatures: general interest Books
University of Illinois Press The Fishes of Illinois
Book SynopsisIllinois bodies of water are home to a diverse population of fishes. This title includes the twenty-eight families of fishes, identifying each family's common and scientific name and detailing its evolutionary relationships and economic importance. It is suitable for students, teachers, ichthyologists, and those who enjoy fishing and nature.Trade Review"The definitive reference for anyone, whether a fisherman or ichthyologist, who is interested in the past and present status of fishes and aquatic habitats in the Midwest." -- Illinois Wildlife "A worthy descendent of Forbes and Richardson's classic Fishes of Illinois... this updated version is a welcome addition to an icthyologist's shelf." -- Copeia "Barring ecological disaster, the fishes of Illinois should need no further recountal for eons." -- American Scientist
£38.95
University of Washington Press Razor Clams
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Clamming fans can pique their interest with this volume, which details the science and history surrounding the species." * Alaska Dispatch News *"An entertaining account, and guide, to the real fun of digging your own food in the beach. . . . Berger’s book is an excellent testimony that gathering is still an enriching, fun and tasty pursuit. Long may it be so." -- Matthew L. Miller * Cool Green Science *Table of ContentsChapter One | Introductions Chapter Two | Lay of the Land: Long Beach and Ocean Shores Chapter Three | Sacred Treaties Chapter Four | Ecology and Anatomy Chapter Five | Past Abundances Chapter Six | The Era of NIX and Domoic Acid Chapter Seven | Pumping and Counting Chapter Eight | Licensed to Carry Chapter Nine | Eating Them, After All, Is the Point Chapter Ten | Will’s First Clam CODA Practical Matters and One Speculation Appendix One | Washington State Razor Clam Personal Use Regulations, 1929–2015 Appendix Two | Recreational Razor Clam License Information in Washington, 1982–1993 List of Recipes Notes Selected Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
£673.27
University of Washington Press Trout Culture
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a well-researched, richly detailed history of trout and trout fishing in the Mountain West that, as the author promises, 'overturns the biggest fish story ever told.'" -- John Gierach * Wall Street Journal *"Readable and thought-provoking. . . . The author does not sugarcoat the story of trout fishing in the West, and she deserves credit for being a voice for the native fish of all species that existed prior to human attempts to change nature’s plan and for documenting how the trout and angling opportunities we have in the Rocky Mountain West came to be." -- James Thull * Montana *"[A] remarkable book. Brown’s pithy, beautifully written prose conveys an important message: that anglers and managers need to stop imagining western lakes and rivers as wild places and start thinking about how the human history of Rocky Mountain trout has had a disastrous impact on ecologically significant native species that genteel recreationists too readily deemed ‘trash fish.’" -- Miles Powell * Western Historical Quarterly *"Trout Culture appealingly recounts the complex dance of environmental and social changes that led to the western icon. . . . A valuable, clear, and timely contribution. . . . Trout Culture is an excellent, engaging book that will appeal to scholars and general readers alike" -- Terence Young * Environmental History *"Engaging, perceptive, interpretive, meticulously researched and documented. . . . This careful delineation and assessment of the evolution of western trout culture will be valuable for those interested in the history of the American West as well as students of science and aquaculture." * Choice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Headwaters 2. Trout Empire 3. Trout Culture 4. Trash Fish 5. Lunkers 6. Wild Trout Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
£21.59
University of Washington Press Razor Clams
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Clamming fans can pique their interest with this volume, which details the science and history surrounding the species." * Alaska Dispatch News *"An entertaining account, and guide, to the real fun of digging your own food in the beach. . . . Berger’s book is an excellent testimony that gathering is still an enriching, fun and tasty pursuit. Long may it be so." -- Matthew L. Miller * Cool Green Science *Table of ContentsChapter One | Introductions Chapter Two | Lay of the Land: Long Beach and Ocean Shores Chapter Three | Sacred Treaties Chapter Four | Ecology and Anatomy Chapter Five | Past Abundances Chapter Six | The Era of NIX and Domoic Acid Chapter Seven | Pumping and Counting Chapter Eight | Licensed to Carry Chapter Nine | Eating Them, After All, Is the Point Chapter Ten | Will’s First Clam CODA Practical Matters and One Speculation Appendix One | Washington State Razor Clam Personal Use Regulations, 1929–2015 Appendix Two | Recreational Razor Clam License Information in Washington, 1982–1993 List of Recipes Notes Selected Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
£15.19
University of Washington Press The Nature of Borders Salmon Boundaries and
Book SynopsisThis transnational view provides an understanding of the modern Pacific salmon crisis and reorients borderlands studies towards the Canada-US border while providing a new view of how Native Borders worked.Trade Review"At the risk of straining the metaphor, her book explores uncharted waters and does so masterfully. Wadewitz has just set the bar incredibly high for future historians who also want to turn their backs to the land and gaze out to those coastal waters." -- Sheila M. McManus * H-Borderlands *"Here is a well-written Northwest history from a different angle." -- Mike Dillon * City Living *"An excellent book that covers much ground and joins in the project of reorienting borderlands history in North America. It is suitable for both a lay audience and for use in the classroom." -- Evan C. Rothera * Indigenous Peoples Issues and Resources *"This well-written book should appeal to a varied readership. Readers interested in Native salmon culture and its perseverance in the face of Euro-American domination will benefit from the comprehensive analysis. Aficionados of labor and migration history will profit from the discussion of the fishing and canning industries." -- Ken Zontek * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *"Environmental historians have understood for some time…that political boundaries have complicated the management of ecosystems and valuable migrating species. In her persuasive and innovative book, Lissa K. Wadewitz combines these developments, along with new thinking about Native American history, labor history, and even a dose of diplomatic history, to examine salmon fishing in the Salish Sea." -- Kurk Dorsey * American Historical Review *"While it will be of great interest to specialists in salmon conservation and management, its thorough empirical exploration of the development and contestation of different forms of border should give it wider appeal to environmental historians and geographers. It is well-written throughout and the illustrations are of high quality…this volume provides a valuable education through which contemporary fishery managers might learn from the past." -- Christopher Bear * Environment and History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Pacific Borders: An Introduction 1. Native Borders 2. Fish, Fur, and Faith 3. Remaking Native Space 4. Fishing the Line: Border Bandits and Labor Unrest 5. Pirates of the Salish Sea 6. Policing the Border 7. Conclusion: The Future of Salish Sea Salmon Abbreviations Notes Bibliography
£21.59
University of Washington Press Trout Culture
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a well-researched, richly detailed history of trout and trout fishing in the Mountain West that, as the author promises, 'overturns the biggest fish story ever told.'" -- John Gierach * Wall Street Journal *"Readable and thought-provoking. . . . The author does not sugarcoat the story of trout fishing in the West, and she deserves credit for being a voice for the native fish of all species that existed prior to human attempts to change nature’s plan and for documenting how the trout and angling opportunities we have in the Rocky Mountain West came to be." -- James Thull * Montana *"[A] remarkable book. Brown’s pithy, beautifully written prose conveys an important message: that anglers and managers need to stop imagining western lakes and rivers as wild places and start thinking about how the human history of Rocky Mountain trout has had a disastrous impact on ecologically significant native species that genteel recreationists too readily deemed ‘trash fish.’" -- Miles Powell * Western Historical Quarterly *"Trout Culture appealingly recounts the complex dance of environmental and social changes that led to the western icon. . . . A valuable, clear, and timely contribution. . . . Trout Culture is an excellent, engaging book that will appeal to scholars and general readers alike" -- Terence Young * Environmental History *"Engaging, perceptive, interpretive, meticulously researched and documented. . . . This careful delineation and assessment of the evolution of western trout culture will be valuable for those interested in the history of the American West as well as students of science and aquaculture." * Choice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Headwaters 2. Trout Empire 3. Trout Culture 4. Trash Fish 5. Lunkers 6. Wild Trout Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
£91.00
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Eels
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£8.54
Farrar, Straus and Giroux The Founding Fish
Book SynopsisJohn McPhee''s twenty-sixth book is a braid of personal history, natural history, and American history, in descending order of volume. Each spring, American shad-Alosa sapidissima-leave the ocean in hundreds of thousands and run heroic distances upriver to spawn. McPhee--a shad fisherman himself--recounts the shad''s cameo role in the lives of George Washington and Henry David Thoreau. He fishes with and visits the laboratories of famous ichthyologists; he takes instruction in the making of shad darts from a master of the art; and he cooks shad in a variety of ways, delectably explained at the end of the book. Mostly, though, he goes fishing for shad in various North American rivers, and he fishes the same way he writes books, avidly and intensely. He wants to know everything about the fish he''s after--its history, its habits, its place in the cosmos (Bill Pride, The Denver Post). His adventures in pursuit of shad occasion the kind of writing--expert and ardent--at w
£18.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dietary Nutrients Additives and Fish Health
Book SynopsisFish nutrition can be the deciding factor between a robust and healthy farmed fish population and low aquaculture production. In an age where chemicals and antibiotics are under greater scrutiny than ever, a strong understanding of the role of nutrients and feed additives is essential in the aquaculture industry.Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv 1 Overview of Fish Immune System and Infectious Diseases 1 Craig Shoemaker, De-Hai Xu, Benjamin LaFrentz, and Scott LaPatra 2 Protein, Amino Acids, and Ingredients 25 Carl D. Webster and Kenneth R. Thompson 3 Lipids and Fatty Acids 47 Douglas R. Tocher and Brett D. Glencross 4 Carbohydrates 95 Gro-Ingunn Hemre and Dong-Fang Deng 5 β-Glucans 111 Ann L. Gannam 6 Vitamins (Excluding C and E) 125 Shi-Yen Shiau and Yu-Hung Lin 7 The Effect of Vitamin C on Fish Health 151 Viviane Verlhac Trichet, Ester Santigosa, Eve Cochin, and Jacques Gabaudan 8 Vitamin E 173 Marisol Izquierdo and Mónica Betancor 9 Minerals 195 Carl D. Webster and Chhorn Lim 10 Antinutrients 211 Åshild Krogdahl and Anne Marie Bakke 11 Mycotoxin Contamination of Fish Feeds 237 Bruce B. Manning 12 Nucleotides 249 Peng Li, Jianmin Zhao, and Delbert M. Gatlin III 13 Prebiotics 271 Delbert M. Gatlin III 14 Gastrointestinal Microorganisms of Fish and Probiotics 283 Viswanath Kiron 15 Organic Acids and Their Salts 305 Chhorn Lim, Christian Lückstädt, Carl D. Webster, and Phillip Kesius 16 Plant Extracts 321 Galina Jeney, Lourens De Wet, Zsigmond Jeney, and Guojun Yin 17 Feeding Practices and Fish Health 333 Chhorn Lim, Carl D. Webster, and Cheng-Sheng Lee Index 347
£156.56
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Big Belly of the Whale
Book SynopsisPiece together this 70-piece, whale-shaped puzzle to discover all your favourite ocean creatures beautifully illustrated by Yuval Zommer. Have you ever wondered what might be inside a whale's belly? Piece together this whale-shaped puzzle before peeking into its belly to spot plankton, fish, squid, octopus, and whatever else this whale had for lunch! The Big Belly of the Whale is an opportunity for children to explore the ocean and one of its most magical inhabitants the whale. Did you know that a sperm whale can hold its breath for over two hours? Or that a blue whale is bigger than the biggest dinosaur? Find all these facts and more in the poster that is included with the puzzle.
£16.31
University of California Press A Fascination for Fish
Book SynopsisA memoir presents David Powell's lifelong love of the ocean and gives a highly personal, behind-the-scenes look at California's magnificent and innovative aquariums. David Powell, for many years curator of the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, tells the story of his life as a pioneering aquarist.Table of ContentsForeword, by Sylvia A. Earle Acknowledgments 1. Underwater Thoughts 2. Marineland of the Pacific 3. A First Look at Realism 4. The Road to Gonzaga Bay 5. The Steinhart Aquarium 6. Adventure in the Sea of Cortez 7. Sea World 8. Carnival in Mazatlan 9. The Lure of Sharks 10. Tanner Bank and Mexico Expo 11. The Revillagigedo Islands 12. Roundabout to Steinhart Aquarium 13. Search for a Living Fossil 14. To Chile, Easter Island, and Rarotonga 15. Monterey Bay Aquarium 16. Creating the Exhibits 17. Aquarists at Work 18.Collecting the Fish 19. Always Something New 20. The Open Ocean 21. Pelagic Fishes 22. A Million-Gallon Fishbowl 23. A New Direction Selected Reading Index
£25.50
Mariner Books Deep Freediving Renegade Science and What the
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£15.99
Houghton Mifflin Born to Fish
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£19.50
Houghton Mifflin Eels Superpower Field Guide
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£16.14
Natural History Museum Sharks
Book SynopsisSharks embark on extraordinary journeys. Some travel thousands of miles and take weeks or even months to reach their destinations, while others rise up from the depths, undertaking a vertical migration of a mile or more in a single day. Why, though, do they travel such distances and how do they find their way? Sharks explores the latest research and explains some of the many mysteries of shark migration. Michael Bright reveals the adaptations that allow sharks to perform feats of extreme navigation, such as their astonishing electromagnetic 6th sense' that not only catches the electrical activity in the muscles of their prey, but can also detect the Earth's geomagnetic field. He also addresses the danger inherent in shark migrations, including shark attacks on humans, but more commonly for the sharks themselves, who are hunted for their fins and increasingly threatened by the fishing industry.
£13.49
Pearls of Creation LLC Pearls of Creation AZ of Pearls 2nd Edition BRONZE AWARD non fiction
£20.25
Princeton University Press A Mechanistic Approach to Plankton Ecology
Book SynopsisThe three main missions of any organism - growing, reproducing, and surviving - depend on encounters with food and mates, and on avoiding encounters with predators. This book offers a mechanistic approach to the study of ocean ecology by exploring biological interactions in plankton at the individual level.Trade Review"I found the ordering and summary of materials, especially those applying encounter theories directly, to be helpful in ordering my own thinking. The ideas will be broadly familiar to experts in the field, but Kiorboe's clean, direct presentations pull them together in a rewarding way; your study time will be well spent. For aspiring experts, this mechanistic approach is important to master, and working through this book will give you a great running start."--Charles B. Miller, Journal of Plankton Research "What could be deadly dull material is enlivened by evocative examples from Kiorboe's extensive observations of plankton... One cannot read this book without gaining a much fuller appreciation of how fluid motion influences life in the sea."--New Biological BooksTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix List of Tables xiii Preface xv CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1 1.1 Biological Oceanography--Marine Biology--Ocean Ecology 1 1.2 The Encounter Problem 4 1.3 This Book 8 CHAPTER TWO: Random Walk and Diffusion 10 2.1 Random Walk and Diffusion 10 2.2 Example: Bacterial Motility 14 2.3 Fick's First Law 17 2.4 Diffusion to or from a Sphere 18 2.5 Feeding on Solutes 20 2.6 Maximum and Optimum Cell Size 22 2.7 Diatoms: Large yet Small 24 2.8 Diffusion Feeding 26 2.9 Non- Steady- State Diffusion: Feeding in Nauplii 28 2.10 Bacteria Colonizing a Sphere 30 2.11 Effect of Shape 31 2.12 Flux from a Sphere (or a Point Source): Chemical Signals 32 CHAPTER THREE: Diffusion and Advection 35 3.1 Moving Fluids 35 3.2 Viscosity, Diffusivity, Re, and Pe 35 3.3 Flow around a Sinking Sphere 37 3.4 Mass Transport to a Sinking Sphere 39 3.5 Example: Oxygen Distribution around a Sinking Sphere 40 3.6 Examples: Osmotrophs, Diffusion Feeders, and Bacterial Colonization of Sinking Particles 43 3.7 Eff ect of Turbulence on Mass Transport: Re, Pe, and Sh for Turbulence 45 3.8 Marine Snow Solute Plumes: Small- Scale Heterogeneity 49 3.9 The Chemical Trail: Mate Finding in Copepods 50 CHAPTER FOUR: Particle Encounter by Advection 57 4.1 Direct Interception versus Remote Detection 57 4.2 Particle Encounter by Direct Interception: Flagellate Feeding 58 4.3 Bacteria Colonizing Particles Revisited: Comparison of Encounter Mechanisms 60 4.4 Direct Interception: Coagulation and Marine Snow Formation 60 4.5 Remote Prey Detection: Encountering Prey in Calm Water 67 4.6 Turbulence and Predator- Prey Encounter Rates 69 4.7 Example: Feeding of the Copepod Acartia tonsa in Turbulence 72 4.8 When Is Turbulence Important for Enhancing Predator-Prey Contact Rates? 74 4.9 On the Downhill Side: Negative Eff ects of Turbulence on Predator-Prey Interactions 75 4.10 Encounter Rates and Motility Patterns: Ballistic versus Diffusive Motility 77 CHAPTER FIVE: Hydromechanical Signals in the Plankton 83 5.1 Copepod Sensory Biology 83 5.2 Decomposition of a Fluid Signal: Deformation and Vorticity 85 5.3 Signal Strength: Prey Perceiving Predator 87 5.4 Signal Strength: Predator Perceiving Prey 88 5.5 To What Flow Components Does a Copepod Respond? 89 5.6 Sensitivity to Hydrodynamic Signals 91 5.7 Predator and Prey Reaction Distances: Generation of a Hydrodynamic Signal 91 5.8 Attack or Flee--the Dilemma of a Parasitic Copepod 95 5.9 Maximal Signals, Optimal Sensitivity, and the Role of Turbulence 96 5.10 The Evolutionary Arms Race 98 CHAPTER SIX: Zooplankton Feeding Rates and Bioenergetics 101 6.1 Functional Response in Ingestion Rate to Prey Concentration 101 6.2 Example: The Functional Response in Oithona davisae 104 6.3 Other Functional Responses 105 6.4 The Components of Predation: Prey Selection 107 6.5 Prey Switching 113 6.6 Bioenergetics: Conversion of Food to Growth and Reproduction 113 6.7 Specific Dynamic Action: Egg Production Effi ciency in a Copepod 115 6.8 Scaling of Feeding and Growth Rates 117 6.9 Feast and Famine in the Plankton 118 CHAPTER SEVEN: Population Dynamics and Interactions 122 7.1 From Individual to Population 122 7.2 The Dynamics of a Single Population: Phytoplankton Blooms 123 7.3 Phytoplankton Population Dynamics and Aggregate Formation 125 7.4 Phytoplankton Growth and Light Limitation 127 7.5 Scaling of Growth and Mortality Rates 128 7.6 Populations with Age Structure: Life Tables 130 7.7 Behavior and Population Dynamics: Critical Population Size and Allee Eff ects 133 7.8 Life- History Strategies 135 7.9 Interacting Populations 140 7.10 From Individual to Population 149 CHAPTER EIGHT: Structure and Function of Pelagic Food Webs 151 8.1 Two Pathways in Pelagic Food Webs 152 8.2 Light and Vertical Mixing: Conditions for Phytoplankton Development 154 8.3 Bud getary Constraints: Nutrient Input and Sinking Flux 155 8.4 Cell Size, Water-Column Structure, and Nutrient Availability: Empirical Evidence 158 8.5 Cell Size and Nutrient Uptake 161 8.6 Cell Size, Turbulence, and Sinking 162 8.7 Cell Size, Turbulence, and Light 164 8.8 Why Are Not All Phytoplankters Small? The Signifi cance of Predation 165 8.9 Hydrodynamic Control of Pelagic Food- Web Structure: Examples 166 8.10 Species Diversity: The Paradox of the Plankton 170 8.11 Fisheries and Trophic Effi ciency 173 8.12 Fertilizing the Ocean--Increasing the Fishery and Preventing Global Warming? 177 References 183 Index 205
£49.30
Princeton University Press Field Guide to Sharks Rays Chimaeras of Europe
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is the definitive field guide to the sharks, rays, and chimaera of Europe and the Mediterranean."---Paul Cox, Shark Trust"This book is an utter delight, a treasure trove for shark geeks and a remarkable achievement for both author and illustrator. If you're interested in elasmobranchs and want a truly comprehensive i-d resource for this region, look no further."---Simon Rogerson, SCUBA Magazine"This book is a tour de force and will become the authoritative field guide and species reference for this region and an essential part of any interested person’s wildlife tool kit."---David Sims, Marine Biologist magazine"A great thing to have on your bookshelf. . . . Nobody, it seems, produces better marine-life scientific illustrations than Marc Dando, whose work can be admired here. Author David Ebert, programme director of the Pacific Shark Research Centre, knows his elasmobranchs and, while this is a reference book, has a clear and authoritative style."---Steve Weinman, Diver Magazine"Recommended for a wide range of readers from experts to enthusiasts who are interested in chondrichthyans particularly for this part of the world."---Phillip C. Sternes, Journal of Fish Biology "Everything you might ever want to know about these sharks and their relatives, from detailed dentition infographics for most shark species, to highly notated and very beautiful identification illustrations, is crammed into 384 exquisitely designed pages. This is the standard that all marine life field guides should aspire to reach." * DIVE Magazine *
£25.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Seabird Populations of Britain and Ireland
Book SynopsisA summary of the findings of the 'Seabird 2000' national initiative to carry out a census on all the breeding seabirds of Britain and Ireland, this study includes accounts of the current numbers and distribution of 25 different species.
£90.25
Galison Judgy Fish 1000 Piece Puzzle
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£18.00
Scribner Book Company Red Summer
Book SynopsisA vivid, unforgettable account of the danger, pain, and joy of working on a salmon fishing boat and living in a small village on the farthest edge of Alaska. Set in the tiny Native village of Egegik on the shores of Alaska’s Bristol Bay, Bill Carter’s Red Summer is the thrilling story of one man’s journey from novice to seasoned fisherman over the course of four beautiful, brutal summers in one of the earth’s few remaining wild places. As millions of salmon race toward their annual spawning grounds, Carter learns the ancient, backbreaking trade of the set net fisherman, one of the most exhilarating and dangerous jobs in the world. Housed in a dilapidated shack with no hot water and boarded-up windows that keep the bears at bay, Carter spends his days battling the elements on the river and his nights drinking whiskey with a memorable group of hardworking, hard-living characters. There’s Sharon, the tough, charismatic woman who
£14.39
DK The Complete Fishing Manual
Book SynopsisFishermen, from novice to pro will find this fishing manual an indispensable must-have reference guide. The Complete Fishing Manual is your definitive guide to all things fishing, covering everything from strategies and techniques to bait, tackle, and kit. This manual will assist you every step of the way.Within the pages of this fishing manual you will find: • Fully illustrated pages with high-quality photography and illustrations • Covers fishing in all types of conditions and waters, from freshwater to saltwater • Text that assists the reader from the very beginning to the final catch, from getting your license to reeling in the catch • Step by step diagrams on how to prepare your rod for different types of fish • Includes how to fit and use different types of accessories to enhance Trade Review"'Definitive' is an ambitious goal, but one this hefty book tackles with élan — perhaps the way a 1965 Gordon-Keeble might tackle a winding country road." – The New York Times SBN: 9780756675561"For unusual suggestions and a plethora of information on potted plants, this is an interesting book to aid new and experienced gardeners in their efforts to fill their areas with beauty." – The Triangle Gardener SBN: 9780756682149A YALSA Quick Pick Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756673154A 2012 IRA & CBC Children's Choices selection. SBN: 9780756682583A YALSA Quick Pick Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756663100A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756673185
£22.50
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Gray Curtain
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA Youtube trailer about Gray Curtain is available and will show you just how important this subject is...
£10.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cape Cod
Book SynopsisThis intimate photo essay tracks Cape Cod's vibrant plant and animal ecosystems through a year of dormancy, rebirth, and migration!
£23.79
Royal British Columbia Museum Sharks Skates Rays and Chimeras of British
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Sharks, Skates, and Rays of British Columbia is an indispensable guide to an incredible and misunderstood group of animals. In addition to a guidebook that will introduce BC residents to the many fascinating species that live in or visit our waters, this book also contains an introduction to key scientific and conservation principles associated with sharks and their relatives. Full of great information and beautiful photographs, this book is a must-have for marine biologists and fish lovers alike!" -- Dr David Shiffman, Marine conservation biologist, former Simon Fraser University Liber Ero Postdoctoral Research Fellow"The more we come to know about and appreciate the lives of some of our lesser-known sea creatures the better we, as a society, can protect theirand ourfuture. Kudos to Gordon and Jackie for the considerable time, effort, and expertise that goes into generating such a publication, and Andy's photographic vision that brings the species to life. The smart use of "Quick Bite" references allows us a glimpse of the importance of these species to local First Nations and provides the reader with meaningful local coastal connections. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity read this and realize it will be valuable to researchers, commercial fishermen, and the publicespecially children." W.E. Lorne Clayton, Executive director, Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation, and co-owner, IEC International"Who knew that there could be so many different sharks, skates, rays and chimeras in British Columbia waters! This eye-opening handbook and field guide, which combines amazing photographs and insightful species information, provides just the type of information most valued by divers, naturalists, commercial and sport fishers, fish biologists and managers, or indeed anyone interested in marine life. Sharks, skates and their relatives are truly fascinating creatures, and this handbook highlights their diversity off the west coast of Canada." Dr. Steven Campana, Professor of Fisheries, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland"Detailed, thorough, comprehensive and wonderfully illustrated. This compendium of up-to-date information on sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras of British Columbia is authored by well-known and respected scientists with a wealth of personal experiences and expertise. The background biological information is easily understandable, the treatment of each species provides a guide to understanding the unexpectedly wide and surprising diversity of this group of animals in Canadian waters, and the exceptional photographs by Andy Murch make this a standout addition to any library for scientists and non-scientists alike." Dr. Jeffrey C. Carrier, Professor emeritus of biology, Albion College, and senior editor of Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives"The authors have assembled an impressive compendium. After spending a lifetime at sea commercial fishing, I find this book provides valuable insight for ecological and fisheries scientists, managers and resource harvesters to consider when assessing how best to conserve and sustain these important species. The authors' contributions to this subject reflect years of experience and dedication to improving our understanding and relationship with aquatic ecosystems." Brian Mose, Executive director, Deep Sea Trawlers Association" Sharks, Skates, Rays and Chimeras of British Columbia is a long-overdue book on a diverse group of species found on our coast. This handbook is accessible to any reader and strikes the perfect balance of scientific detail, history, conservation, imagery and useful facts. Despite the comprehensive review, it left me contemplating how little we truly understand. Anyone interested in the natural history of British Columbia's marine life should have this on their shelf." Scott Wallace, Senior research scientist, David Suzuki Foundation
£16.16
Universe Publishing The Anglers Bucket List
Book SynopsisInformation-packed and heavily illustrated, this guide to the world’s best places to fish is carefully curated and evenly split between fresh- and saltwater fishing. There’s something for every type of angler, from fishing in streams, lakes, and ponds to the seven seas.Every angler, whatever their preferred form of fishing, has a bucket list: dream fish to seek out, the ones that got away, the once-glimpsed fishing nirvanas. With 500 wildly different fishing experiences from around the globe, this bucket list draws on the wisdom of a host of angling writers.Opening with essential advice for travel, permits, and hiring local help, the book is divided into sections by continent. Each entry is labeled by location, target fish species, and best time of year to visit. In each case, there is something special beyond the thrill of the catch: the natural beauty of the location, its connection to iconic anglers, or its reputation for excellence as a fishing grTrade Review.
£22.91
MB - Cornell University Press The Sipuncula
Book SynopsisThe Sipuncula, a group of ocean-dwelling worms related to annelids and mollusks, play a significant role in the bioerosion of coral reefs and are useful indicators of environmental conditions. The 155 species live in a wide variety of marine habitats...
£79.20
Johns Hopkins University Press Life in the Chesapeake Bay
Book SynopsisThis classic guide to the plants and animals of the Chesapeake Bay will appeal to a variety of readers-year-round residents and summer vacationers, professional biologists and amateur scientists, conservationists and sportsmen.Trade ReviewPersons with a fondness for the Chesapeake Bay should get a copy of this book. Wildlife Activist 2006 The region's quintessential field and reference guide Chesapeake Life Magazine 2006 This classic guide to the plants and animals of the Chesapeake Bay will appeal to a variety of readers. Mariner 2006 This is a wonderful book. Underwater Naturalist 2007 One of the most popular, well written, and useful guides to the Chesapeake. Northeastern Naturalist 2006Table of ContentsList of MapsPrefaceA Perspective: Past, Present, and Future1. Ecology of the Chesapeake BayHow Salty Is the Water?Typical Habitats of the Bay and Its TributariesClassification of Animals and Plants2. Sand BeachesPlants along the Upper BeachDwellers on the BeachSigns of LifeBirds of the BeachAncient Relics of the SeaShell Guide3. Intertidal FlatsPlant Life on the FlatsRoamers over the FlatsThe World beneath the Intertidal MudsWaders and Pickers on the Flats4. Pipers, Rocks, and JettiesBarnaclesBugs of the PilingsSea Squirts and the LikeMusselsSpongesSea AnemonesHydroids—Feathery AnimalsWhip CoralSkeleton ShrimpsBryozoansTermites of the SeaAerial Gleaners5. Shallow WatersFishesPlankton SoupInsects of the ShallowsCrustaceans of the ShallowsClams of the ShallowsSnails of Fresher WatersArks of the Lower BayBirds of the ShallowsTurtles and Snakes6. Seagrass Meadows and Weed BedsUnderwater PlantsSeagrass MeadowsWeed Beds of the Upper Bay7. WetlandsTidal Freshwater MarshesSalt MarshesThe Maritime ForestInsects of the WetlandsBirds of the WetlandsMammals of the Wetlands8. Oyster BarsThe Famous OysterLife in, on, and among the OystersCrabs and Other CrustaceansMollusks of the Oyster CommunityFishes9. Deeper, Open WatersDwellers on the BottomDwellers in the BottomCreatures of the Open WatersFishes of the Open WatersMarine Mammals and Sea Turtles of the Open WatersBirds of the Open WatersGlossarySpecies List and Distributions by Salinity ZonesBirds-Species List and Seasonal OccurenceSelected ReferencesIndex
£51.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Life in the Chesapeake Bay
Book SynopsisThis classic guide to the plants and animals of the Chesapeake Bay will appeal to a variety of readers-year-round residents and summer vacationers, professional biologists and amateur scientists, conservationists and sportsmen.Trade ReviewPersons with a fondness for the Chesapeake Bay should get a copy of this book. Wildlife Activist 2006 The region's quintessential field and reference guide Chesapeake Life Magazine 2006 This classic guide to the plants and animals of the Chesapeake Bay will appeal to a variety of readers. Mariner 2006 This is a wonderful book. Underwater Naturalist 2007 One of the most popular, well written, and useful guides to the Chesapeake. Northeastern Naturalist 2006Table of ContentsList of MapsPrefaceA Perspective: Past, Present, and Future1. Ecology of the Chesapeake BayHow Salty Is the Water?Typical Habitats of the Bay and Its TributariesClassification of Animals and Plants2. Sand BeachesPlants along the Upper BeachDwellers on the BeachSigns of LifeBirds of the BeachAncient Relics of the SeaShell Guide3. Intertidal FlatsPlant Life on the FlatsRoamers over the FlatsThe World beneath the Intertidal MudsWaders and Pickers on the Flats4. Pipers, Rocks, and JettiesBarnaclesBugs of the PilingsSea Squirts and the LikeMusselsSpongesSea AnemonesHydroids—Feathery AnimalsWhip CoralSkeleton ShrimpsBryozoansTermites of the SeaAerial Gleaners5. Shallow WatersFishesPlankton SoupInsects of the ShallowsCrustaceans of the ShallowsClams of the ShallowsSnails of Fresher WatersArks of the Lower BayBirds of the ShallowsTurtles and Snakes6. Seagrass Meadows and Weed BedsUnderwater PlantsSeagrass MeadowsWeed Beds of the Upper Bay7. WetlandsTidal Freshwater MarshesSalt MarshesThe Maritime ForestInsects of the WetlandsBirds of the WetlandsMammals of the Wetlands8. Oyster BarsThe Famous OysterLife in, on, and among the OystersCrabs and Other CrustaceansMollusks of the Oyster CommunityFishes9. Deeper, Open WatersDwellers on the BottomDwellers in the BottomCreatures of the Open WatersFishes of the Open WatersMarine Mammals and Sea Turtles of the Open WatersBirds of the Open WatersGlossarySpecies List and Distributions by Salinity ZonesBirds-Species List and Seasonal OccurenceSelected ReferencesIndex
£36.49
Johns Hopkins University Press Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles
Book SynopsisHere Plotkin and her colleagues reveal the nature of these species and the steps needed to make sure they remain a permanent part of the marine environment.Trade ReviewExtraordinary contribution to sea turtle literature. The value of this book lies in the fact that ' much of what we know about ridleys is summarized in the chapters herein ,' as stated by the editor, and I echo her hopes that this book will stimulate some much needed research on ridleys. Marine Turtle Newsletter 2009
£56.50
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Devils Teeth A True Story of Obsession and
Book SynopsisJournalist Susan Casey joins a strange band of surfer-scientists on a remote island off the California coast for some close encounters with the jaws of the world's most mysterious and fearsome predators in the New York Times bestseller, The Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks. Susan Casey was in her living room when she first saw the great white sharks of the Farallon Islands, their dark fins swirling around a small motorboat in a documentary. These sharks were the alphas among alphas, some longer than twenty feet, and there were too many to count; even more incredible, this congregation was taking place just twenty-seven miles off the coast of San Francisco.In a matter of months, Casey was being hoisted out of the early-winter swells on a crane, up a cliff face to the barren surface of Southeast Farallon Island-dubbed by sailors in the 1850s the devil''s teeth. There she joined Scot Anderson
£16.19
The University of North Carolina Press How to Read a North Carolina Beach Bubble Holes
Book SynopsisTake a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. This beach book offers vacationers and naturalists a single source for learning to appreciate and preserve the natural features of a genuine state treasure.
£16.10
Stackpole Books Guy Harveys Underwater World
Book SynopsisWorld-class angler, diver, photographer, and artist Guy Harvey shares his signature artwork, knock-out photographs, and fascinating stories of his time on and in the waters of the world. From Alaska to Australia to the Galapagos and beyond, Guy takes us along on the international fishing experiences of a lifetime.
£34.20
Rutgers University Press Do Fish Sleep Fascinating Answers to Questions
Book SynopsisDo Fish Sleep? is organized in an easy-to-read and accessible question-and-answer format, filled with more than 55 photographs and over 100 interesting facts from fish biology basics to the importance of preserving and restoring fish diversity and healthy populations.Trade Review"Judith Weis's clearly written book will interest a wide range of readers, from educators to naturally curious young people." -- Howard Reisman * Professor Emeritus of Biology, Long Island University *"Fish, fish, and more fish—from minnows to sharks, mountain streams to ocean bottoms, and teeth to tail fins, if it's a fish question, it's answered here." -- John Waldman * author of Heartbeats in the Muck *"Do Fish Sleep? is a fascinating book covering just about every aspect of fish life for readers of every age. It's a book that the layperson or ichthyologist can read and comprehend in almost one sitting." * The East Hampton Star *"This book is a rich source of diverse information, covering all one might want to know about fish, beginning with fish biology and extending to fisheries management. The book is well written and provides an excellent introduction to a vast amount of information on the largest group of vertebrates. Recommended." * Choice *"Weis provides accurate, well-written, and succinct answers to each question. Overall, Do Fish Sleep? is a delightful read and makes the diversity and complexity of fish biology accessible to readers in a broad range of age groups and educational backgrounds." * Quarterly Review of Biology *"This book is for the person who wants to know if fish sleep or have other questions about fish or types of fish. The book answered both basic questions and complicated questions. This is not only for research, but also for people with a general interest." -- Elizabeth Willoughby * AAUP Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments One. Fish Basics Two. Where Fishes Live Three. Fish Bodies Four. Fish Lives Five. Fish Reproduction Six. Dangers and Defenses Seven. Watching Fishes Eight. Recreational Fishing Nine. Commercial Fishing Ten. Fish and Human Health Eleven. Research and Conservation Appendix: Public Aquaria in the United States References Index
£21.59
University of Georgia Press Sunken Cities Sacred Cenotes and Golden Sharks
Book SynopsisNature and travel writer Bill Belleville has inspired and informed countless readers through his books and magazine articles. In these eighteen essays and articles Belleville takes us through Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America in quest of the distinctive, the wondrous, the threatened, and the undiscovered.
£28.95
Holiday House Inc A Frogs Life
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£8.54
University of Hawai'i Press The Book of Honu Enjoying and Learning About
Book SynopsisExplains how to find and watch honu from shore and while snorkeling, kayaking, and especially diving. This guide features photographs, which introduce readers to honu not only as a species, but also as individual animals whose histories they have closely followed and recorded.
£17.56
Wisconsin Historical Society Press People of the Sturgeon Wisconsins Love Affair
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£26.21
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dangerous Marine Animals That Bite Sting Shock or
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£19.54
Tilbury House,U.S. Swimming Home 0 Tilbury House Nature Book
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£15.26
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Steelhead
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£41.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Mooching
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£16.19
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Secrets of Striped Bass Fishing
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Fish of the Atlantic Hancock House Fishing
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£8.54
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Guide to the Western Seashore
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£8.54
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Clancy TidePool Friends
Book SynopsisA fun way to learn about those sea creatures swimming in the tidal pools.The stories in this book are fun. They are delightful to read or to listen to. Any child from the age of five to ten years, or for that matter anyone who is young in heart, will enjoy them. But fun and enjoyment is only part of the value of this book. The book is filled with interesting facts about sea creatures. It was written with the hope that reading it would teach children to appreciate them for their unique qualities and to respect the small pools in which they live. After reading this book a trip to the beach will be doubly interesting and meaningful to young readers.
£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Trout Fishing The Tactical Secrets of Lake
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada The Last Cast Fishing Reminiscences
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