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OverviewA way to assess the impact of ocean noise on marine animals, is to consider whether it causes behavioural changes that affect an animal's ability to grow, survive, and reproduce. This book offers a conceptual model designed to clarify which marine mammal behaviours are biologically significant for conservation purposes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Ocean Studies Board , Committee on Characterizing Biologically Significant Marine Mammal BehaviorPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.240kg ISBN: 9780309094498ISBN 10: 0309094496 Pages: 142 Publication Date: 24 February 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Current State of Knowledge of Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Noise on Marine Mammals; 5 3 How to Get From Acoustic Disturbance to Population Effects; 6 4 Rational Management with Incomplete Data; 7 References; 8 Appendix A: Committee and Staff Biographies; 9 Appendix B: Acronyms; 10 Appendix C: Workshop Agenda and Participants; 11 Appendix D: Draft Conceptual Plan for Workshop Discussion; 12 Appendix E: Scientific and Common NamesReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Characterizing Biologically Significant Marine Mammal Behavior, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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