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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures
This publication is an initiative of the Government of Papua New
Guinea that presents a step-by-step guide on how to rehabilitate
mangroves. The initiative aims to address the impacts of climate
change, particularly coastal flooding which is prevalent in Papua
New Guinea. The idea was to design a handbook on planting mangroves
for all purposes, including carbon absorption, nature conservation,
fisheries, and ecotourism.
This book explores the lives of the world's largest living mammals.
Drawing on the latest scientific research, Whales describes these
incredible animals' evolution from terrestrial to marine mammals,
their life cycle, diversity and distribution, and the ecosystems of
which they are a part. Whales highlights the many extraordinary
aspects of these intelligent and social creatures, including the
complex vocalizations they use to communicate over vast distances.
Philip Hammond, Sonja Heinrich, Sascha Hooker, and Peter Tyack
investigate the role of whales in human culture, from whaling to
whale watching, and emphasize how scientists monitor the current
threats to whales and the methods they use to conserve their
future. Spectacular photographs of whales in the wild reveal the
private lives of these fascinating and majestic ocean giants.
Seahorses are instantly recognisable and have been a part of our
culture for millennia, yet we still know very little about these
enigmatic creatures. Steve Trewhella and Julie Hatcher have spent
hundreds of hours in British waters observing native seahorses,
witnessing at first hand how they behave in the wild, and how they
interact with the other plants and animals in their underwater
realm. With stunning photography, In the Company of Seahorses
paints a rich picture of a mysterious world amongst swaying
seagrass and colourful seaweeds. The accompanying text is packed
with personal anecdotes describing the authors' journey of
discovery, illustrating for the first time the secretive lives of
these elusive animals in British waters. By sharing one couple's
passion for an entrancing ocean icon, this book aims to inspire,
inform and create a better understanding of the seahorse and its
often vulnerable habitats around the British coastline.
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