Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive resource will be indispensable for marine mammal biologists, oceanographers, conservation program managers, government regulators, policy makers, and anyone who is concerned about the future of these captivating species.
Trade ReviewShould appeal to a wide variety of libraries and readers... interested in marine biology and conservation of those captivating animals. Choice 2006 A thoughtfully written and edited compendium... it deserves to be on the shelf of every serious marine mammalogist researcher, and should become well-thumbed. Aquatic Mammalogy 2006 The book superbly covers some of the most important conservation issues of marine mammals. -- Bernd Wursig Quarterly Review of Biology 2006 An essential book for marine mammal researchers, oceanographers, regulators, and anyone called to help in the effort to save marine mammals from extinction. Southeastern Naturalist 2006 A very valuable compendium of state-of-the-art scientific knowledge... A must in the bibliographic luggage of anyone concerned with marine mammal conservation, regardless of nationality or region of concern. -- Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara Fins 2008
Table of ContentsPreface
1. The Paradox of Marine Mammal Science and Conservation
2. Bycatch and Depredation
3. Indirect Fishery Interactions
4. The Role of Infectious Disease in Influencing Status and Trends
5. Assessing Impacts of Environmental Contaminants
6. Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
7. Impacts of Anthropogenic Sound
8. Assessing and Managing Marine Mammal Habitat in the United States
9. Long-Term Environmental Change and Marine Mammals
10. Identifying Units to Conserve
11. Adapting Regulatory Protection to Cope with Future Change
12. Future Directions in Marine mammal Research
Literature Cited
Contributors
Index
