Tropical Pinnipeds - Bio-Ecology, Threats and Conservation

Summary

Pinnipeds are a fascinating group of marine mammals that play a crucial role as apex predators and sentinels of the functioning and health of marine ecosystems. They are found in the most extreme environments from the Polar regions to the tropics. Pinnipeds are comprised of about 34 species, and of those at least 25% live permanently in tropical

Product details

• Authors: Juan J. (Simon Fraser University Alava
• Assisted by: Juan J. Alava (Editor), Alava Juan J. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9780367782177
• ISBN: 978-0-367-78217-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fisheries & Aquaculture, Zoology & animal sciences, Biodiversity, Zoology and animal sciences, Aquaculture & Fish-Farming: Practice & Techniques, Aquaculture and fish-farming