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Tropical Pinnipeds: Bio-Ecology, Threats and Conservation

By Juan J. Alava

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2017
ISBN
1498741398, 9781498741392
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4184038 bytes)
Pages
325\415
Time added
2017-10-08 03:07:58
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Description

Pinnipeds are a fascinating group of marine mammals that play a crucial role as apex predators and sentinels of the functioning and health of marine ecosystems. They are found in the most extreme environments from the Polar regions to the tropics. Pinnipeds are comprised of about 34 species, and of those at least 25% live permanently in tropical zones. This book reviews and updates current research on the biology, marine ecology, bio-monitoring, and conservation of tropical pinniped populations, including their behavior, anthropogenic stressors, and health. It also looks at challenges to be faced for the conservation of tropical pinnipeds, many of which are threatened species.

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