Marine Mammal Biology
Author | : A. Rus Hoelzel |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2009-04-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781444311334 |
ISBN-10 | : 1444311336 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Marine Mammal Biology written by A. Rus Hoelzel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a general introduction to the biology of marine mammals, and an overview of the adaptations that have permitted mammals to succeed in the marine environment. Each chapter, written by experts in their field, will provide an up-to-date review and present the major discoveries and innovations in the field. Important technical advances such as satellite telemetry and time-depth-recorders will be described in boxes.