Shark Biology and Conservation

Essentials for Educators, Students, and Enthusiasts

Shark Biology and Conservation
Daniel C Abel, R Dean Grubbs, Elise Pullen
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Hardback
h254 x 178mm - 448pg
15 Aug 2020 US
9781421438368
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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.
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 *
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.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781421438368
Published: 15 Aug 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1293g
Pages: 448

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