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Northeast Pacific Shark Biology, Research and Conservation Part B, Volume 78
1st Edition
Serial Volume Editors:
Shawn Larson
Dayv Lowry
eBook ISBN: 9780128123959
Hardcover ISBN: 9780128123942
Imprint: Academic Press
Published Date: 24th October 2017
Page Count: 196
View all volumes in this series: Advances in Marine Biology
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Northeast Pacific Shark Biology, Research, and Conservation, Part B
Shawn Larson and Dayv Lowry
2. Shark Interactions with Directed and Incidental Fisheries in the Northeast Pacific Ocean: Historic and Current Encounters, and Challenges for Shark Conservation
Jackie King, Gordon A. McFarlane, Vladlena Gertseva, Jason Gasper, Sean Matson and Cindy A. Tribuzio
3. An Introduction to Modelling Abundance and Life History Parameters in Shark Populations
Dovi Kacev, Timothy J. Sippel, Michael J. Kinney, Sebastián A. Pardo and Christopher G. Mull
4. Sharks in Captivity: The Role of Husbandry, Breeding, Education, and Citizen Science in Shark Conservation
Michael Grassmann, Bryan McNeil and Jim Wharton
5. The Economy of Shark Conservation in the Northeast Pacific: The Role of Ecotourism and Citizen Science
Peter A. Mieras, Chris H Clark, Michael Bear, Gina Hodgin and Boone Hodgin
6. Conclusions: The Future of Management and Conservation of Sharks in the Northeast Pacific Ocean
Dayv Lowry
Description
Northeast Pacific Shark Biology, Research and Conservation, Part B, Volume 78, the latest release in the Advances in Marine Biology series contains updated chapters that focus on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, an Introduction to Northeast Pacific shark biology, ecology, and conservation, Shark Interactions with Directed and Incidental Fisheries in the Northeast Pacific Ocean: historic and current encounters and challenges for shark conservation, An Introduction to modeling abundance and demographic parameters in shark populations, and Sharks in Captivity: The Role of Husbandry, Breeding, Education and Citizen Science in Shark Conservation.
Specialty areas in this longstanding series include marine science, both applied and basic, a wide range of topical areas from all areas of marine ecology, oceanography, fisheries management and molecular biology, and the full range of geographic areas from polar seas, to tropical coral reefs are included making this an ideal reference and resource for postgraduates and researchers in a variety of fields.
Key Features
- Reviews articles on the latest advances in marine biology
- Authored by leading figures in their respective fields of study
- Presents materials that are widely used by managers, students, and academic professionals in the marine sciences
- Provides value to anyone studying bottlenose dolphins, deep-sea macrofauna, marine invertebrates, pinna nobilis and ecology, amongst other study areas
Readership
The community of scientists and academics actively engaged in marine conservation in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean and beyond; members of the commercial and recreational fishing sector that target sharks, as well as their competitors and prey; and fishery policy makers and implementers.
Details
- No. of pages:
- 196
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 2017
- Published:
- 24th October 2017
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780128123959
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780128123942
Ratings and Reviews
About the Serial Volume Editors
Shawn Larson Serial Volume Editor
Dr. Shawn Larson received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Science, has been the Curator of Conservation Research at the Seattle Aquarium for 22 years, and has been studying shark biology and ecology for 14 years. Dr. Larson has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific papers and abstracts on the biology and ecology of marine animals. Dr. Larson has organized and run international shark conservation workshops for over 12 years and is currently a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Northeast Pacific Shark Specialist Group tasked with defining the conservation status of all shark species in the northeastern Pacific.
Affiliations and Expertise
Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA, USA
Dayv Lowry Serial Volume Editor
Dr. Dayv Lowry received his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida Department of Integrative Biology, leads the Puget Sound Marine Fish Science Unit at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and has been studying shark ecomorphology and conservation for 17 years. Dr. Lowry has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and government reports on the biology and ecology of marine fishes. Dr. Lowry has organized and run international marine fish research symposia, developed and implemented fishery policies that promote sustainable conservation, and is currently a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Northeast Pacific Shark Specialist Group tasked with defining the conservation status of all shark species in the northeastern Pacific. He also serves as the WDFW representative on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee.
Affiliations and Expertise
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia, WA, USA
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