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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures
Salmon are one of the most popular and commonly eaten fish and are
among the most important fishery resources in the world. They are
born and die in fresh water but can live in both fresh water and
seawater where they migrate between rivers and oceans, showing
amazing abilities to home to their natal stream precisely. However,
their dynamic life cycles and mysterious abilities of natal stream
imprinting and homing migration are not well understood.
Physiological Aspects of Imprinting and Homing Migration in Salmon:
Emerging Researches and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source
that introduces the dynamic and complicated life cycle of salmon
connected with fish migration and climate changes and presents
physiological mechanisms of natal stream imprinting and homing in
salmon with special references to hormone, olfaction, memory, and
behavior. Additionally, salmon resources concerning salmon
commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and global propagation systems
are discussed. This book is ideally designed for ichthyologists,
environmentalists, pisciculture professionals, fisheries, marine
biologists, scientists, researchers, academicians, and students
seeking coverage on one of the most integral species of fish in the
world.
When a baby is stolen from a Scottish beach, private investigator
Charlie Cameron reluctantly agrees to take the case.While her
parents are just yards away, thirteen-month-old Lily Hamilton is
abducted from Ayr beach in Scotland. Three days later, her
distraught father turns up at private investigator Charlie
Cameron's office. Mark Hamilton believes he knows who has taken his
daughter. And why. Against his better judgment, Charlie takes the
case-and when bodies are discovered, he suspects this may not be an
isolated crime. Is there a serial killer whose work has gone
undetected for decades? Is baby Lily his latest victim? Charlie
won't be able to give up on this case. Memories and guilt from his
childhood won't let him... Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of
psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty
stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin
and Ann Cleeves. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen
knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never
fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that
will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
About seventy-one per cent of the Earth's surface is water, and
even on dry land we remain closely connected to aquatic life. It
provides us with oxygen, food, medicine and materials. Wild
waterlife infiltrates our lives in many surprising ways. Every
other breath we take is filled with oxygen provided by
ocean-dwelling microscopic plants. A type of seaweed provides a
means to directly test whether people are infected with viruses,
including Covid-19. Robotics design takes inspiration from a pike's
ability to accelerate with greater g-force than a Porsche. Wild
Waters by Susanne Masters is a celebration of the breadth of
wildlife that can be found in and around our varied waterways, from
oceans and rivers to rock pools and ponds. Armchair explorers can
read a fascinating account of how aquatic plants and animals enrich
human life. Swimmers, paddleboarders, dog walkers, families and
anyone with a passion for the great outdoors can learn about local
wildlife, including when and where to look for different species
without causing any harm. With stunning illustrations by Alice
Goodridge, Wild Waters provides a tantalising insight into the
world beneath the surface.
An informative series that provides, in a concise format, better
understanding of animals and their habitats. Fascinating in its
diversity, the natural world comes to life on the pages of these
spec tacularly illustrated volumes.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
The Field Guide to Freshwater Invertebrates of North America
focuses on freshwater invertebrates that can be identified using at
most an inexpensive magnifying glass. This Guide will be useful for
experienced nature enthusiasts, students doing aquatic field
projects, and anglers looking for the best fish bait, lure, or
fly.Color photographs and art, as well as the broad geographic
coverage, set this guide apart.
362 color photographs and detailed descriptions aid in the
identification of species
Introductory chapters instruct the reader on how to use the
book, different inland water habitats and basic ecological
relationships of freshwater invertebrates
Broad taxonomic coverage is more comprehensive than any guide
currently available"
Immerse yourself in this beautiful, absorbing guide to the marine world.
Earth owes its identity as the blue planet to the vast oceans of water
that cover almost 70 per cent of its surface. Home to an abundance of
marine life and vital in regulating Earth’s climate, the oceans are
also the backdrop to daring exploits of seafaring and to colourful
mythological tales. Combining arresting photography, rich
illustrations, and engaging, expertly written text, The Ocean Book
showcases the animals and plants, physical geography, and captivating
human stories of the world’s oceans.
Whether you’re interested in blue whales, penguins, coral reefs,
whirlpools, or the golden age of pirates, this is the perfect
exploration of the ocean realm.
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Sea Fever
(Hardcover)
Dale Franzen; Illustrated by Don Franzen
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R591
Discovery Miles 5 910
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2022 'A remarkable and powerful
book, the rarest of things ... Nicolson is unique as a writer ... I
loved it' EDMUND DE WAAL Few places are as familiar as the shore -
and few as full of mystery and surprise. How do sandhoppers inherit
an inbuilt compass from their parents? How do crabs understand the
tides? How can the death of one winkle guarantee the lives of its
companions? What does a prawn know? In Life Between the Tides, Adam
Nicolson explores the natural wonders of the shoreline, from the
extraordinary biology of its curious animals to the flow of our
human history. This is an invitation to the water, where marvellous
things wait an inch below the surface. Previously published as The
Sea is Not Made of Water
Welcome to the Sunshine Island - where the beaches are golden, the
lifestyle is perfect and anything is possible. Piper Le Brocq is
happily single after the disastrous ending of her engagement
eighteen months before. The only man in her life is Jax, her best
friend and cousin, who spends his life teaching locals how to
forage and taking tourists on boat trips around the island. Her
days are filled with helping out at her mother's guest house and
selling her glass mosaics at The Cabbage Patch emporium in Trinity.
Piper loves living on the Sunshine Island, where the neighbours
look out for each other and visitors are welcome. So, when handsome
guest Alex Cooper arrives at the guest house to check up on his
grandfather, she welcomes him to the sunny island. And when he
needs help after his grandfather is injured, she's quick to get
involved. Yet, the more she gets to know Alex the more mysterious
he seems, and Alex isn't the only one keeping secrets from her.
What readers are saying about Georgina Troy: 'A gorgeous beachside
setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love
story - this book has it all!' Christina Jones 'I thoroughly
enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a
perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of
Prosecco!' Kirsty Greenwood 'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer
read' Karen Clarke
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