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Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for
comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including
functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior
and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the
interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their
future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was
upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a
range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic
living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive
us? Written by the world's leading experts in whale shark biology,
ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and
Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's
biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked
tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to
examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater
ultrasound units to investigate the species' reproduction. The
editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it
easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource
managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide
the information they need to join the team. As you work your way
through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and
marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the
planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for
comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including
functional anatomy, growth, metabolism, movement ecology, behavior
and physiology. These gentle ocean giants have captured the
interest of scientists and the imagination of the public, yet their
future is uncertain. The conservation status of whale sharks was
upgraded to Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the species faces a
range of intense threats from human activities. Can these iconic
living animals, who have survived for millions of years, survive
us? Written by the world's leading experts in whale shark biology,
ecology, and conservation, Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and
Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's
biggest fish. Chapters include discussions of satellite-linked
tags, used to track whale shark movements; genetic sequencing, to
examine evolutionary adaptations; even the use of underwater
ultrasound units to investigate the species' reproduction. The
editors hope that by collating what is known, they can make it
easier for future researchers, conservationists, and resource
managers to fill some of the remaining knowledge gaps, and provide
the information they need to join the team. As you work your way
through this book, we hope that you will develop a sense of awe and
marvel at all of our good fortune to share the ocean, and the
planet, with this utterly extraordinary species.
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