Decline of the Sea Turtles - Causes and Prevention

This book explores in detail threats to the world's sea turtle population to provide sound, scientific conclusions on which dangers are greatest and how they can be addressed most effectively. Offering a fascinating and informative overview of five sea turtle species, the volume discusses sea turtles' feeding habits, preferred nesting areas, and migration routes; examines their status in U.S. waters; and cites examples of conservation measures under way and under consideration.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Commission on Life Sciences, Committee on Sea Turtle Conservation, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council
• Editore: National Academies Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.02.1990
• EAN: 9780309042475
• ISBN: 978-0-309-04247-5
• Pagine: 280
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 17 mm
• Peso: 449 g
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Ecologia