Format:
1 online resource
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374 color photos, 44 maps
ISBN:
9780691190624
Content:
A state-of-the-art photographic identification guide to Europe's whales, dolphins, porpoises and sealsThis cutting-edge photographic identification guide to Europe's sea mammals-the only such guide of its kind-covers the 39 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises and 9 species of seals found in the region, which spans the eastern Atlantic from Iceland to Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic seas. Written and illustrated by a team of professional tour guides with extensive experience presenting the region's sea mammals, the guide features more than 180 color photographs, maps and graphics, highlights key identification features and includes information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species. Produced with the marine conservation charity ORCA, the book presents mapping data from a decade of surveys, which shows both current distribution and changes over time.Europe's Sea Mammals is an essential companion for whale watchers and anyone else who is interested in this enigmatic group of mammals.The only photographic guide dedicated to this popular whale-watching regionFeatures more than 180 color photos, maps and graphicsHighlights key identification features and provides essential information on the range, ecology, behaviour and conservation status of each species
Note:
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Jul 2019)
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In English
Language:
English
Subjects:
Biology
DOI:
10.1515/9780691190624
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