Marine mammal conservation presents a number of challenges for
scientists and other stakeholders, especially using natural
resources in ways that avoid crisis management. Scientists play the
special role of providing vital information to decision makers to
help them understand long-term consequences of their actions and
avoid crises before they develop. The contributors to this
visionary work look beyond the current crises to present a
compelling argument about how science, if conducted properly, can
provide insights that minimize crisis management and implement more
anticipatory action.
Despite the significant reduction of marine mammal harvesting,
stocks of some species remain greatly reduced or are in decline.
This volume provides an overview of the current state of marine
mammal populations and identifies the major obstacles facing marine
mammal conservation, including fisheries, sonar and other noise
pollution, disease, contaminants, algal booms, and habitat loss.
The contributors chart a scientifically-supported plan to direct
marine management toward a well-defined recovery protocol.
This comprehensive resource will be indispensable for marine
mammal biologists, oceanographers, conservation program managers,
government regulators, policy makers, and anyone who is concerned
about the future of these captivating species.
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