Whale sharks : biology, ecology, and conservation /
Other Authors: | , |
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Boca Raton :
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
2022
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Edition: | First edition |
Series: | CRC marine biology series
CRC marine biology series |
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Item Description: | "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"-- Provided by publisher |
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Physical Description: | xvi, 327 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 27 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 1032049405 1138571296 9781032049403 9781138571297 |