Sea turtles have existed for millions of years, making them fascinating subjects of study. In the last 20 years, the science of sea turtle biology has expanded at an exponential rate, leading to major advances in many areas. This book synthesizes the results of these advances and focuses on how these endangered marine reptiles operate in, adapt to, and are dependent upon particular features of their marine environment. New technology in data gathering, such as DNA analyses, remote sensing, and physiological monitoring techniques, has led to a much greater understanding of the biology of the sea turtle at all stages of their life history.
Areas of advancement discussed in The Biology of Sea Turtles include:
o Population genetics and phylogeny
o Sensory biology
o Migration and orientation hatchling behavior
o Age and growth
o Reproduction and endocrinology sex determination
o Diving physiology
o Osmoregulation
The book also addresses the endangered status of sea turtles and deals with threats to their survival posed by man-made changes to ocean and coastal zones. The first book of its kind, The Biology of Sea Turtles fills a substantial void in the literature, and will be of great value and interest to marine biologists, environmentalists, and conservationists.

Bobo is a very spoiled Shichon (Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise cross) who lives with author Michael Salmon in his Kooyong house, Melbourne. Bobo has failed Miss Tiggys Puppy Obedience School down at the local park. Mr Rex and his Pampered Pooch mobile dog-grooming van is often seen parked outside Michaels house. Bobo goes on nightly Possum Patrol along the back fence, barking loudly at anything that moves. Bobo indeed has another life, he is a dog with super powers: Super-Bo, his kennel is in fact an Operations HQ with screens, monitors and lots of buttons to press. He wears a mask so that he wont be recognised and an old striped beach towel as a cape. Super-Bo is often called away to help when danger threatens. But Hes always back in time for dinner!

Yo ho ho and a bottle full of fun! Avast there, me hearties! Join the Piganeers, the most bumbling band of swashbuckling pirates ever to sail the seven seas. Suffering seaweed! Captain Porkers treasure is missing, and hes not happy!

Bobo is a very spoiled Shichon (Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise cross) who lives with author Michael Salmon in his Kooyong house, Melbourne. Bobo has failed Miss Tiggys Puppy Obedience School down at the local park. Mr Rex and his Pampered Pooch mobile dog-grooming van is often seen parked outside Michaels house. Bobo goes on nightly Possum Patrol along the back fence, barking loudly at anything that moves. Bobo indeed has another life, he is a dog with super powers: Super-Bo, his kennel is in fact an Operations HQ with screens, monitors and lots of buttons to press. He wears a mask so that he wont be recognised and an old striped beach towel as a cape. Super-Bo is often called away to help when danger threatens. But Hes always back in time for dinner!

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