Essential Shark Biology and Conservation Guide for Educators, Students, and Enthusiasts

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The Nile on eBay Shark Biology and Conservation by Daniel C. Abel, R. Dean Grubbs, Elise Pullen Enhanced by hundreds of original color photographs and beautifully detailed line drawings, Shark Biology and Conservation will appeal to anyone who is spellbound by this wondrous, ecologically important, and threatened group, including marine biologists, wildlife educators, students, and shark enthusiasts. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Feed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations.Studies of shark biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of new research methods is leading to a fascinating era of oceanic discovery. Shark Biology and Conservation is an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the diversity, evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, anatomy, and conservation of sharks. Written in a style that is detailed but not intimidating by world-renowned shark specialists Dan Abel and Dean Grubbs, it relays numerous stories and insights from their exciting experiences in the field. While explaining scientific concepts in terms that non-specialists and students can understand, Abel and Grubbs reveal secrets that will illuminate even the experts. The text provides readers with a robust and wide range of essential knowledge as it• introduces emerging as well as traditional techniques for classifying sharks, understanding their behavior, and unraveling the mysteries of their evolution; • draws on both established shark science and the latest breakthroughs in the field, from molecular approaches to tracking technologies; • highlights the often-neglected yet fascinating subject of shark physiology, including heart function, sensory biology, digestion, metabolic performance, and reproduction; • addresses big picture ecological questions like "Which habitats do sharks prefer?" and "Where do sharks migrate and for what purpose?"; • describes the astonishing diversity of sharks' adaptations to their environment; • discusses which shark conservation techniques do and don't work; and • comments on the use and misuse of science in the study of sharks.Enhanced by hundreds of original color photographs and beautifully detailed line drawings, Shark Biology and Conservation will appeal to anyone who is spellbound by this wondrous, ecologically important, and threatened group, including marine biologists, wildlife educators, students, and shark enthusiasts. Author Biography Daniel C. Abel is a professor of marine science and Distinguished Honors Faculty Fellow at Coastal Carolina University. He is the coauthor of Environmental Oceanography: Topics and Analysis, Environmental Issues: Looking Towards a Sustainable Future, and Environmental Geology Today. R. Dean Grubbs is the associate director of research and a full research faculty member at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory. Elise Pullen is a marine biologist and freelance scientific illustrator. Marc Dando is a freelance scientific illustrator who specializes in marine life. He is the illustrator of the field guide Sharks of the World. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Part I. Overview Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Evolution of Sharks Chapter 3. Diversity of Sharks Part II. Adaptational Biology: How Sharks Work Chapter 4. Functional Anatomy of Sharks Chapter 5. Sensory Biology Chapter 6. Reproduction Chapter 7. Circulation, Respiration, and Metabolism Chapter 8. Thermal Physiology, Osmoregulation, and Digestion Part III. Ecology and Behavior Chapter 9. Ecology Chapter 10. Behavior and Cognition Part IV. Human Impacts Chapter 11. Fisheries Chapter 12. Climate Change and Other Human Impacts Appendix Conservation: Efforts to Protect Sharks and Rays Index Review This is not a book that relishes in the gore of shark attack tales, or one that recycles psychological fears of monsters in the brine; instead, as its subtitle suggests, it offers an educational overview . . . The book's ultimate goal, which it succeeds at, is to illustrate how integral to the ecosystem sharks are, how intertwined our lives are, and how the human threat has pushed sharks into perilous straits. —Jason Motz, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals The more awareness surrounding sharks and their ecological importance the better. What Daniel Abel and Dean Grubbs have managed to do, is present big picture questions while introducing you to shark species in an exacting and undaunting way. —Dean Honey, Save Our Seas Foundation This book represents a comprehensive in-depth reference for the world of Sharks. —Michael Scholl Blog This new book is indeed what I refer to as a Goldilocks book – not too hard, not too soft, but just right . . . There is one thing, however, I feel compelled to warn my readers about this book: once you open its cover and begin reading, it is very, very difficult to stop reading and set it down – so plan accordingly. —Johannes Riutta, The Well-Read Naturalist If you are at all interested in sharks, skates, and rays and would enjoy a primer on their biology, this is must read for you. —American Currents Shark Biology and Conservation fills the "sweet spot" between a coffee-table book . . . a field guide . . . and a technical book . . . This lavishly illustrated book can provide a basic knowledge of shark biology for anyone. —Environmental Biology of Fishes This is a solid volume on the current knowledge on sharks that many people will find interesting, from the general reader to the scientist. —Lisa Natanson, Nautilus Promotional Feed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations. Long Description Studies of shark biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of new research methods is leading to a fascinating era of oceanic discovery. Shark Biology and Conservation is an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the diversity, evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, anatomy, and conservation of sharks. Written in a style that is detailed but not intimidating by world-renowned shark specialists Dan Abel and Dean Grubbs, it relays numerous stories and insights from their exciting experiences in the field. While explaining scientific concepts in terms that non-specialists and students can understand, Abel and Grubbs reveal secrets that will illuminate even the experts. The text provides readers with a robust and wide range of essential knowledge as it introduces emerging as well as traditional techniques for classifying sharks, understanding their behavior, and unraveling the mysteries of their evolution; draws on both established shark science and the latest breakthroughs in the field, from molecular approaches to tracking technologies; highlights the often-neglected yet fascinating subject of shark physiology, including heart function, sensory biology, digestion, metabolic performance, and reproduction; addresses big picture ecological questions like ""Which habitats do sharks prefer?"" and ""Where do sharks migrate and for what purpose?""; describes the astonishing diversity of sharks' adaptations to their environment; discusses which shark conservation techniques do and don't work; and comments on the use and misuse of science in the study of sharks. Enhanced by hundreds of original color photographs and beautifully detailed line drawings, Shark Biology and Conservation will appeal to anyone who is spellbound by this wondrous, ecologically important, and threatened group, including marine biologists, wildlife educators, students, and shark enthusiasts. Review Quote "This new book is indeed what I refer to as a Goldilocks book - not too hard, not too soft, but just right... There is one thing, however, I feel compelled to warn my readers about this book: once you open its cover and begin reading, it is very, very difficult to stop reading and set it down - so plan accordingly." Promotional "Headline" Feed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations. Details ISBN 1421438364 Author Elise Pullen Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 1421438364 ISBN-13 9781421438368 Format Hardcover Illustrator Elise Pullen Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle Essentials for Educators, Students, and Enthusiasts Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 597.34 Affiliation Coastal Carolina University Position Professor Short Title Shark Biology and Conservation Language English Pages 448 Illustrations No NZ Release Date 2020-10-27 US Release Date 2020-10-27 Publication Date 2020-10-27 UK Release Date 2020-10-27 Alternative 9781421438375 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2020-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130743498;