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An identification guide and general reference to marine mammal biology, conservation, and governmental protective regulations in Florida. Written by two scientists and pioneers in marine mammal research and conservation, it seeks to inform people how their activities affect marine mammals and what they can do to help safeguard the environment of Florida. John Reynolds and Randall Wells present scientific information, conservation principles, and wildlife protection laws in a way that should be easy for the general reader to follow and understand. The basic species descriptions and natural history include all of Florida's marine mammals and the occasional visitor to Florida's waters, including: Florida manatee; bottlenose dolphin; Atlantic spotted dolphin; pygmy and dwarf sperm whales; northern right whale; clymene or short-snouted spinner dolphin; spinner dolphin; rough-toothed dolphin; Risso's dolphin; short-finned pilot whale; false killer whale; pygmy killer whale; beaked whales; goosebeak whale; sperm whale; humpback whale; and pinnipeds.

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Author:   Randall S. Wells ,  John E. Reynolds III
Publisher:   University Press of Florida
Imprint:   University Press of Florida
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.213kg
ISBN:  

9780813026879

ISBN 10:   0813026873
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   31 December 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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An excellent job of presenting complex information on marine mammal biology, conservation, and wildlife protection laws in an elegant and comprehensive manner. Their helpful suggestions will engage and inspire the reader to take positive action for the protection of marine mammals and their environment.

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