Otto Fabricius and the Seals of Greenland
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Publisher : Museum Tusculanum Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,58 MB
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ISBN : 9788763512695
Vegetation and Altitudinal Zonation in Continental West Greenland
Author : Finn O. Kapel
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Page : 100 pages
File Size : 37,68 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Mountain plants
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Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Phocids
Author : Daniel P. Costa
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 28,8 MB
Release : 2022-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030889238
Book Description
Phocid (or earless or true) seals are ecologically diverse, occupying habitats from the tropics to the poles in marine and freshwater and feeding on anything from tiny zooplankton to other marine mammals. There are 18 species of phocid seals, the smallest species (ringed seal) is more than 20 times smaller than the largest (southern elephant seal), with marked sexual dimorphism present in some species. This book examines the behavior, ecology, and physiology that allow phocid seals to inhabit such a wide range of habitats. The book is composed of 16 chapters written by 37 authors from 8 countries. The book first describes the general patterns of phocid behavior, followed by descriptions of what is known about well-studied species. We have taken a holistic approach, focusing not only on the behaviors themselves but also on the factors that constrain the expression of behavior and the proximate mechanisms driving behavior. In many cases, the chapters represent collaborations between well-established researchers and early-mid career individuals who bring new perspectives to help carry the field of phocid behavioral ecology well into the future.
Adaptation and Evolution in Marine Environments, Volume 1
Author : Guido di Prisco
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 13,32 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642273513
Book Description
The poles undergo climate changes exceeding those in the rest of the world in terms of their speed and extent, and have a key role in modulating the climate of the Earth. Ecosystems adapted to polar environments are likely to become vulnerable to climate changes. Their responses allow us to analyse and foresee the impact of changes at lower latitudes. We need to increase our knowledge of the polar marine fauna of continental shelves, slopes and deep sea, as identifying the responses of species and communities is crucial to establishing efficient strategies against threats to biodiversity, using international and cross-disciplinary approaches. The IPY 2007-2009 was a scientific milestone. The outstanding contribution of Marine Biology is reflected in this volume and the next one on “Adaptation and Evolution in Marine Environments – The Impacts of Global Change on Biodiversity” from the series “From Pole to Pole”, making these volumes a unique and invaluable component of the scientific outcome of the IPY.
Polar Research
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Publisher :
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 11,37 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Arctic regions
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Marine Fisheries Review
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Publisher :
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Fisheries
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Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals
Author : Bernd Würsig
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1195 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128043814
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, Third Edition covers the ecology, behavior, conservation, evolution, form and function of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs, otters and polar bears. This edition provides new content on anthropogenic concerns, latest information on emerging threats such as ocean noise, and impacts of climate change. With authors and editors who are world experts, this new edition is a critical resource for all who are interested in marine mammals, especially upper level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and managers, and is a top reference for those in related fields, from oceanographers to environmental scientists. - Significant content and topic updates, as well as the addition of new topics in such areas as anthropogenic disturbance - Visual maps of the oceans and seas mentioned in contributions, helping to place the geographical features described in the text with clear, consistent species illustrations - Written to help users learn new information or brush up on a topic quickly, with the references at the end of each entry to help guide readers into more specialist literature
Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals
Author : William F. Perrin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1355 pages
File Size : 10,12 MB
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080919936
Book Description
This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. - More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more - Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals - New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION "This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries." --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration" --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE
The Cultural Landscapes of Port au Choix
Author : M. A. P. Renouf
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 13,62 MB
Release : 2011-03-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1441983244
Book Description
Newfoundland lies at the intersection of arctic and more temperate regions and, commensurate with this geography, populations of two Amerindian and two Paleoeskimo cultural traditions occupied Port au Choix, in northern Newfoundland, Canada, for centuries and millennia. Over the past two decades The Port au Choix Archaeology Project has sought a comparative understanding of how these different cultures, each with their particular origin and historical trajectory, adapted to the changing physical and social environments, impacted their physical surroundings, and created cultural landscapes. This volume brings together the research of Renouf, her colleagues and her students who together employ multiple perspectives and methods to provide a detailed reconstruction and understanding of the long-term history of Port au Choix. Although geographically focussed on a northern coastal area, this volume has wider implications for understanding archaeological landscapes, human-environment interactions and hunter-gatherer societies.
Arctic Bibliography
Author : Arctic Institute of North America
Publisher :
Page : 1520 pages
File Size : 17,94 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Arctic regions
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