Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacifi – Including Seals and Other Marine Mammals - Brossura

Cresswell, Graeme; Walker, Dylan; Pusser, Todd

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1903657059 ISBN 13: 9781903657058

Casa editrice: WILDGuides, 2007

Riassunto

This is the first comprehensive photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific (Baja California, Mexico to South East Alaska), covering all 38 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), 6 species of pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), and the Sea Otter. The 38 remarkable colour plates depict typical views of cetaceans at sea. They have been produced using the latest digital image technology and include images of some species never previously published. The text covers the key identification features of each species, emphasising the differences between similar species, and includes information on behaviour, status and distribution. Colour distribution maps and full colour artwork accompanies the text for each species. There are additional chapters on the geography, climate and oceanography of the North American Pacific. The book provides extensive information on where, when and how to go whale watching, and a guide to the best places to watch, including four accounts of outstanding days on the water.

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"A wonderful selection of color photos of the ever-interesting sea mammals. It's a quick identification manual that all our tourist whale watchers should have. A great chance to look at the creatures that abound in our local waters." --Ron MacIsaac, Lower Island News

"Filled with extensive information on each species' key identification features, behaviour and status . . . this comprehensive book is teeming with beautiful illustrations that capture the magic of these fascinating creatures." --Michelle LeBaron, Shared Vision Media

"This concise but comprehensive guide to marine mammals is packed with well-organised information, and lavishly illustrated with color photographs, charts and illustrations." --Diana Mumford, Wavelength Magazine

"This is a book you can use over and over again. . . . It was researched by passionate experts, photographed by gifted artists, and organised by a mastermind. . . . [I]ndispensable." --Catherin Dook, Boat Journal

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"This guide is the best possible tool to aid field identification for both a novice and a veteran whale watcher. . . . [It] therefore belongs in every wheelhouse, whether it be a vessel that looks for marine mammals or encounters them by chance; in the pack of every passenger on a whale watching boat or cruise ship; in the glove box of every car that rolls onto a ferry or drives along the coast; in every school library; and under the tree of every nature lover."--Bernardo Alps, President, Los Angeles Chapter, American Cetacean Society

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• Editore: WILDGuides
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1903657059
• ISBN 13: 9781903657058
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 130