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  • Physiology of Marine Mammals

    Adaptations to the Ocean

    Edited by Michael Castellini, Jo-Ann Mellish ...
    Series series CRC Marine Biology Series
    Suppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would they need to live in the ocean? How would you keep them warm? What design features would allow them to dive for very long periods to extreme depths? Do they need water to drink? How would they minimize the cost of swimming, and how would they find their prey in the deep and dark?These questions and more are examined in detail throughout Marine ... Read more

    $112.99 CAD

  • Marine Mammal Physiology

    Requisites for Ocean Living

    Edited by Michael A. Castellini, Jo-Ann Mellish ...
    Series series CRC Marine Biology Series
    Suppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would you need to think about to allow it to live in the ocean? How would you keep it warm? What would you design to allow it to dive for very long periods to extreme depths? Where would it find water to drink? How would you minimize the cost of swimming, and how would it find its prey in the deep and dark? These questions and more are examined in ... Read more

    $197.99 CAD

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    Edited by Irby J. Lovette, John W. Fitzpatrick ...
    Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the ... Read more

    $160.99 CAD

  • Poisonous, Venomous, and Electric Marine Organisms of the Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean

    by Matthew Landau ...
    Millions of people spend time around the ocean. In doing so, most have come into contact with an animal that has a protective mechanism of some sort. Landau explains in detail, with the aid of illustrations, the types of marine animals that exist in the waters of the Atlantic Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean and the particular type of toxins or dangers each poses. ... Read more

    $14.08 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals

    Edited by William F. Perrin, Bernd Würsig, J.G.M. Thewissen ...
    This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast ... Read more

    $141.99 CAD

  • Diving Below 130 Feet

    Scuba Diving Books, #2

    by Anton Swanepoel ...
    Series Book 2 - Scuba Diving Books
    Want to know the training needed to get certified to dive below 130, 200, 330ft?This book looks at the different training available to get you certified to dive to the depth that you want to go to.What else can I get out of this book?This book gives an overview of some of the effects of diving on the human body, especially long duration and deep diving. The topics covered will give you a broad ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • E. robustus: The Biology and Human History of Gray Whales

    by James Sumich ...
    The transformation of our view of gray whales over the past century from devilfish to gentle giants has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you are a casual whale watcher or an avid observer of these animals, there is something in this book for you. Extensively illustrated with over 140 color photographs, maps and line drawings, this book makes information on the biology and human history of ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Microplastics in Fisheries and Aquaculture: Status of Knowledge on Their Occurrence and Implications for Aquatic Organisms and Food Safety

    by FAOoftheUN ...
    A workshop was organized with invited experts (Rome, 5-8 December 2016) who complemented the published information and carried out a risk profiling of microplastics in aquaculture and fishery products. Despite the large amount of scientific data available, there are still significant knowledge gaps, in particular regarding impacts at fish population and community level, detailed data for a proper ... Read more

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  • Great White Sharks

    The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias

    Edited by A. Peter Klimley, David G. Ainley ...
    Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. ... Read more

    $87.99 CAD

  • The Pearl Oyster

    Edited by Paul Southgate, John Lucas ...
    Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, ... Read more

    $103.99 CAD

  • Biology of Marine Mammals

    Edited by John E. Reynolds ...
    Taking an integrated approach to the biology of marine carnivores, cetaceans, and sirenians, twenty-two prominent researchers compare marine mammals with one another and with terrestrial mammals, providing a framework for fundamental biological and ecological concepts. They describe functional morphology, sensory systems, energetics, reproduction, communication and cognition, behavior, ... Read more

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  • CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine

    Edited by Frances M.D. Gulland, Leslie A. Dierauf, Karyl L. Whitman ...
    AAP Prose Award Finalist 2018/19For three decades, this book has been acknowledged as the most respected scientific reference specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. Written by approximately 100 contributors who are recognized globally as leaders in their respective fields, the CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Third Edition continues to serve as the essential guide for ... Read more

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