This comprehensive book provides first-hand information on the
diversity, biology, and ecology of venomous stingrays of
freshwater, brackish, and marine ecosystems. Each year thousands of
injuries to swimmers and surfers are reported, with 750 to 1,500
stingray injuries reported each year in the US alone. As more
vacationers spend their leisure time exploring coasts and tropical
reefs, often in isolated areas without immediate access to advanced
health care, there will be greater potential for stingray injuries.
A thorough understanding about the diversity of stingrays of marine
and freshwater ecosystems and their injuries and envenomations
would largely improve the public health community's ability to
better manage and to prevent stingray injuries. This volume fills
that gap. With over 200 photos and illustrations, this book shows
the characteristics of venomous stingray families along with other
profile information, such as common name, geographical
distribution, diagnostic features, reproduction, predators,
parasites, the International Union for Conservation of Nature's
conservation status. Importantly, it includes valuable information
on stingray injuries, envenomation, and medical management. This
volume will be very informative for students of fisheries science,
marine biology, aquatic biology, and environmental sciences, and
will become a standard reference for marine professionals, health
practitioners, and college and university libraries, and as a
helpful on-board
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