Shark Biology and Conservation: Essentials for Educators, Students, and Enthusiasts Contributor(s): Abel, Daniel C. (Author), Grubbs, R. Dean (Author), Pullen, Elise (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1421438364 ISBN-13: 9781421438368 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $49.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Fish - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology |
Dewey: 597.34 |
LCCN: 2019045796 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.3" W x 10.1" (2.75 lbs) 448 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Studies of shark biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of new research methods is leading to a fascinating era of oceanic discovery. Shark Biology and Conservation is an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the diversity, evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, anatomy, and conservation of sharks. Written in a style that is detailed but not intimidating by world-renowned shark specialists Dan Abel and Dean Grubbs, it relays numerous stories and insights from their exciting experiences in the field. While explaining scientific concepts in terms that non-specialists and students can understand, Abel and Grubbs reveal secrets that will illuminate even the experts. The text provides readers with a robust and wide range of essential knowledge as it - introduces emerging as well as traditional techniques for classifying sharks, understanding their behavior, and unraveling the mysteries of their evolution; Enhanced by hundreds of original color photographs and beautifully detailed line drawings, Shark Biology and Conservation will appeal to anyone who is spellbound by this wondrous, ecologically important, and threatened group, including marine biologists, wildlife educators, students, and shark enthusiasts. |