Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques
- ISBN-10
- 0199216568
- ISBN-13
- 9780199216567
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 450
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-08-12
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Authors
- Ian L. Boyd, W. Don Bowen, Sara J. Iverson
Description
Much of our knowledge about marine mammals is derived from a long-term and dedicated research effort that is evolving rapidly due to the introduction and invention of new methods.This book reflects the inventiveness of marine researchers as they try to find ways around the problems presented to them by these unusual and challenging animals.
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