Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology, and Conservation

Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology, and Conservation
ISBN-10
135133476X
ISBN-13
9781351334761
Series
Whale Sharks
Category
Nature
Pages
345
Language
English
Published
2021-08-25
Publisher
CRC Press
Authors
Alistair D.M. Dove, Simon J. Pierce

Description

Provides insightful treatments of the present scientific knowledge of the biology of whale sharks, placing it in context of other species of comparative interest wherever possible and appropriate Critically examines conservation issues that impinge upon whale shark survival, evaluating population structure and trends and shows how these threats are indicative of broader issues facing the oceans today Presents case studies of specific threats to whale shark survival, particularly the different approaches to ecotourism used in different parts of the world Written in an accessible style ensured by editors with extensive experience in public science communication Concludes with a horizon scan that poses thoughtful and compelling questions that remain about this exceptional animal and charts a course for the next generation of scientists to continue unravelling the biology of the whale shark

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