Edited by
William Perrin, National Marine Fisheries Service, La Jolla, CA, USA
Bernd Wursig, Texas A&M University, Galveston, Texas, USA
J. Thewissen, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, USA
Description
This thorough revision of the classic first edition 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 2nd edition remains at the forefront as the go-to
reference on marine mammals.
Audience:
Marine Biologists, Ecologists, Conservation Biologists, Fisheries Biologists and Environmental consultants.
