Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia - Dugongs and Manatees (Paperback)

Dugongs and manatees, the only fully aquatic herbivorous mammals, live in the coastal waters, rivers and lakes of more than 80 subtropical and tropical countries. Symbols of fierce conservation battles, sirenian populations are threatened by multiple global problems. Providing comparative information on all four surviving species, this book synthesises the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of the sirenia. It presents detailed scientific summaries, covering sirenian feeding biology; reproduction and population dynamics; behavioural ecology; habitat requirements and threats to their continued existence. Outlining the current conservation status of the sirenian taxa, this unique study will equip researchers and professionals with the scientific knowledge required to develop proactive, precautionary and achievable strategies to conserve dugongs and manatees. Supplementary material is available online at: www.cambridge.org/9780521888288.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Conservation Biology
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	November 2011
Authors:	Helene Marsh • Thomas J. O'Shea • John E. Reynolds III
Dimensions:	257 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	536
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-71643-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > Conservation of wildlife & habitats > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Vertebrates > Mammals > Marine & freshwater mammals Promotions
LSN:	0-521-71643-8
Barcode:	9780521716437

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