num_pages: 350
description: The Charismatic Mammals That Live In The Ocean Are A Constant Source Of Interest Both For Scientists And Our Society At Large. Their Biology Behavior And Conservation Are Of Utmost Importance As A Vast Number Of Species Are Currently Threatened. Intended For The Upper-Level Undergraduate Or Graduate Student Within Biology Marine Biology Or Conservation/Environmental Science An Introduction To Marine Mammal Biology And Conservation Provides A Broad Introduction To Marine Mammal Biology Using Cutting Edge Information And Student-Friendly Learning Tools. The Text Begins With Chapters On The Evolution And Classification Of Marine Mammals And Their General Biology. It Moves On To Discuss The Behavior And Ecology Of Different Groups Of Marine Mammals Such As Polar Bears Otters And Cetaceans. Part 3 Dives Into Many Different Conservation Issues Facing Marine Mammals As Well As Discussions On How They Can Be Addressed. Closing Chapters Provide Information On How Scientists Study Marine Mammals How Society Can Enjoy Observing The Animals While Making Sure They Are Preserved And A Word To Students Looking To Pursue A Career With Marine Mammals.
language: English
title: An Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation
publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning