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Overview"In April 2007, eleven leatherback turtles captured the imagination of the public worldwide as they ""raced"" from Costa Rica toward the Galapagos Islands. Known as the Great Turtle Race, this event tracked these critically endangered sea turtles, drawing attention to their fragile status and generating data on the turtles vital to efforts to study and protect them. But the Great Turtle Race is just one of many tools marine conservationists use to inform people about the status, biology, and lives of the seven sea turtle species. Due to human actions, once-plentiful sea turtle population levels plummeted throughout much of the twentieth century, stabilizing somewhat only after Archie Carr and Jacques Cousteau popularized their plight. With Saving Sea Turtles, award-winning author James R. Spotila picks up where Carr and Cousteau left off, going inside the modern-day conservation movement to tell the tales of today's sea turtle conservationists. He provides a complete overview of sea turtle biology and life cycles, discusses the human and natural world threats they face, and examines the new methods and technologies humans are using to save them. Throughout, Spotila dots the narrative with stories of real-life heroes who risk life and limb to understand, track, and conserve sea turtles across the globe. Spotila has been at the forefront of sea turtle research and conservation for decades. His inspirational story of dedicated individuals, creative endeavors, and adventure reveals what is being done and what else we must do in order to ensure that these fascinating animals continue swimming in the oceans." Full Product DetailsAuthor: James R. Spotila (Drexel University)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780801899072ISBN 10: 0801899079 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 13 June 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface 1. Sea Turtles in the Modern World: Where Do We Stand Today? 2. Life in the Egg: Buried Alive under Two Feet of Sand 3. Race to the Sea: Coatis, Crabs, and Night Herons—Oh My! 4. To the Horizon: The First Day 5. Lost and Found: Life as a Juvenile 6. The Deadliest Catch: The Other Side of Fishing 7. Out of the Fire: The Gauntlet Continues 8. Return to the Beach: You Can't Go Home Anymore 9. Nesting: Taking Back the Night 10. Las Baulas: The Last Hope for Pacific Leatherbacks 11. Ostional: The Egg-stained Sands of Costa Rica 12. Global Warming: Rising Seas, Lost Beaches, and Genders 13. The Great Turtle Race: A New Approach to Conservation Education 14. Sea Turtles and Satellites: Tales of Technology 15. 2100: A World with, or without, Sea Turtles? IndexReviewsAn interesting overview on the threats to the survival of sea turtles. Birdbooker Report A lively, involving read. Midwest Book Review A turtle biologist makes a plea to save sea turtles, remarkable creatures that start life buried in up to two feet of sand. Science News A very engaging and entertaining account of past and present efforts to save sea turtles from extinction. Choice If you enjoy aquatic life, you will love this book. -- Steven King Books at the Beach Blog James Spotila conveys an infectious enthusiasm which hooks the reader from the start... Saving Sea Turtles will be enjoyed by all who have an interest in turtles and conservation. -- Susan Omar The Biologist An interesting overview on the threats to the survival of sea turtles. Birdbooker Report 2011 Author InformationJames R. Spotila is a professor of biology and the Betz Chair Professor of Environmental Science at Drexel University. He is one of the world's leading sea turtle researchers and conservationists and the author of the award-winning book Sea Turtles: A Complete Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation, also published by Johns Hopkins. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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