Author: Peter Gill Publisher: New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Limited ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
This guide identifies 43 species of baleen and toothed whales found in Australia and New Zealand waters. Travel tips are incorporated into each site entry, and details regarding accommodation and transport are also covered.
Author: Peter Gill Publisher: Reed New Holland ISBN: 9781877069895 Category : Dolphins Languages : en Pages : 148
Book Description
In recent years whale watching in Australia and New Zealand has become a passion for many people. Both countries are home to numerous species of whales and dolphins.There are now established whale-watching tour operators in many coastal towns making it much easier to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. This updated edition features: new species information; conservation status (eg. endangered vs safe); species updates; whale watching sites updated (including the Gold Coast). This definitive easy-to-follow guide is for all adventurous holiday-makers, amateur naturalists and students who want to take a closer and well-informed look at these fascinating mammals. This beautifully illustrated book will guide you on a fascinating expedition into the world of whales and dolphins and is the essential reference book for all who want to fully experience and enjoy whale watching.
Author: J. L. Bannister Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 0643093737 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 153
Book Description
Seven Great Whales are found in the coastal waters surrounding Australia. There are six of the largest baleen whalesblue whale, fin whale, humpback whale, sei whale, Brydes whale and southern right whale. Also found is the largest toothed whalethe sperm whale.
Author: James Higham Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 0521195977 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 425
Book Description
A critical insight into the diverse socio-cultural, political, economic and ecological contexts of the global whale-watching industry.
Author: Barbara Todd Publisher: ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
For centuries whales have captured our imaginations and ignited our emotions. We have revered and mythologised them, hunted them to the brink of extinction and passionately protected them. But how much do we really know about whales? Based on the hugely popular, internationally touring Te Papa exhibition Whales: Tohora (a.k.a. Whales: Giants of the Deep), this all-new book brings these majestic marine mammals and their underwater world to life, with a special focus on the whales and dolphins of the South Pacific. From the first richly illustrated, entertaining chapter, readers are immersed in the salty sea - the home of the whales - to explore their amazing diversity, biology and adaption to life in the oceans. Throughout the book, literally hundreds of breath-taking photographs, historical pictures, astonishing facts and figures and informative illustrations and diagrams bring the whale world to life. Here, too, are stories from people whose lives have been inextricably linked with whales - from legendary South Pacific whale riders to international whale scientists to conservationists to former whalers and their families. A powerful combination of storytelling, science, and culture that reveals the relationship between whales and humans, now and into the future.
Author: Erich Hoyt Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136561471 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 577
Book Description
'Erich Hoyt's handbook is an admirable, timely and highly welcome contribution.' Michael Stachowitsch, Marine Ecology What does it mean to save the whales if their habitat is left unprotected? Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises is the definitive handbook on this pressing issue and the first to bridge the gap between the disciplines of marine protected areas and cetacean conservation. It launches a new chapter in cetacean conservation with its investigation into the crucial habitat needs and protection requirements of some 84 species. The author, one of the world's foremost experts in this field, takes you around the world to investigate the promising results of the latest conservation research and the strategies for obtaining marine protected areas in coastal waters and on the high seas, using national legislation and regional and international conventions. This is an essential introduction, guide and reference work for those working to ensure a future for whales and dolphins.
Author: David Andrew Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486305407 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 368
Book Description
Australia has a rich and unique array of animals, including the largest diversity of marsupials on earth. The recent growth in ecotourism has increased the popularity of mammal-spotting, particularly whale and dolphin-watching, but also spotting of perennial tourist favourites such as koalas and kangaroos. Birdwatchers have for many years known of sites where special or difficult-to-see species may be reliably located. However, despite their comparative abundance and spectacular diversity, many of Australia's unique mammals remain under-appreciated because there has been little available information on where to see them – until now. For the first time ever, The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia advises interested amateurs and professionals where to locate many of Australia's mammals. The book describes Australia's best mammal-watching sites state-by-state. It also includes a complete, annotated taxonomic list with hints on finding each species (or why it won't be easy to see); sections on travel and logistics in Australia; and appendices with hints on finding and photographing mammals. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to observe or photograph Australian mammals in the wild, mammal enthusiasts, biological field workers and volunteers, tourists and ecotourists.
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