The Conservation of Whales and Dolphins
Science and Practice
Published on 21. June 1996
Book
Hardback
350 pages
978-0-471-96561-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is an analysis of the complex issues that relate to the conservation of whales, dolphins and other cetaceans. Experts from both the scientific and conservation communities provide contributions that, firstly, review the threats that cetaceans are faced with in a modern world - some of which are now well understood - and secondly, critically assess responses which have been made to these threats. The chapters reflect the diversity of opinion that exists in this field. Topics covered include: pollution issues; habitat degradation; noise; global change; disease; and the special case of the river dolphins. Apposite authors also consider the international agreements that affect cetaceans (including the International Whaling Commission) and the role of sanctuaries and action plans.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
890 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-96561-9 (9780471965619)
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Content
An Introduction to Whales and Dolphins; International Law and the Status of Cetaceans; The Ethics and Politics of Whaling; Directed Kills of Cetaceans Worldwide; Fisheries Interactions - A Case Study: The Harbour Porpoise; Marine Mammal Conservation and Fisheries Stock Management; Organohalogen and Heavy Metal Contamination in Cetaceans: Observed Effects, Potential Impact and Future Prospects; Habitation Loss and Degradation; Underwater Noise Pollution and its Significance for Whales and Dolphins; Cetaceans and Environmental Pollution: The Global Concern; Infectious Diseases of Marine Mammal Populations; The River Dolphins: The Road to Extinctions; Science and Precaution in an Imperfect World; Defining Future Research Needs for Cetacean Conservation; The New Zealand Experience: One Country's Response to Cetacean Conservation; Conservation in Practice: Agreements, Regulations, Sanctuaries and Action Plans.