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  • Computational Ocean Acoustics

    by Finn B. Jensen, William A. Kuperman, Michael B. Porter, Henrik Schmidt ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Senior level/graduate level text/reference presenting state-of-the- art numerical techniques to solve the wave equation in heterogeneous fluid-solid media. Numerical models have become standard research tools in acoustic laboratories, and thus computational acoustics is becoming an increasingly important branch of ocean acoustic science. The first edition of this successful book, written by the ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • Marine Mammal Acoustics in a Noisy Ocean

    Edited by Christine Erbe, Dorian Houser, Ann Bowles, Michael B. Porter ...
    This open-access book invites its readers to dive into the depths of marine mammal bioacoustics. The ocean is a noisy place—naturally as well as anthropogenically. Our book explores the fundamentals of ocean acoustics, revealing the intricate sources of underwater noise that challenge marine life. Readers delve into the unique vocalizations of mysticetes, odontocetes, pinnipeds, otters, and ... Read more

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  • Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook

    by Victoria Todd, Ian Todd, Jane Gardiner, Erica Morrin ...
    Series series Conservation Handbooks
    Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook is the ultimate instruction manual for mitigation measures to minimise man-made acoustical and physical disturbances to marine mammals from industrial and defence activities.Based on more than two decades of offshore experience, and a decade of supplying MMO and PAM services (commercial and scientific), the Handbook is a long-overdue ... Read more

    $61.19 USD

  • Descriptive Physical Oceanography

    An Introduction

    by Lynne D. Talley ...
    Descriptive Physical Oceanography, Sixth Edition, provides an introduction to the field with an emphasis on large-scale oceanography based mainly on observations. Topics covered include the physical properties of seawater, heat and salt budgets, instrumentation, data analysis methods, introductory dynamics, oceanography and climate variability of each of the oceans and of the global ocean, and ... Read more

    $71.09 USD

  • Behavior of Marine Fishes

    Capture Processes and Conservation Challenges

    by Pingguo He ...
    BEHAVIOR OF MARINE FISHESBEHAVIOR OF MARINE FISHES:Capture Processes and Conservation ChallengesUnderstanding fish behavior in relation to capture processes in marine fisheries is of fundamental importance to reducing bycatch and discards, and to enhancing marine fisheries conservation efforts. A thorough understanding of this allows commercial fishers to more effectively capture target species ... Read more

    $234.00 USD

  • Great White Sharks

    The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias

    Edited by A. Peter Klimley, David G. Ainley ...
    Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. ... Read more

    $88.19 USD

  • Sex in Cetaceans

    Morphology, Behavior, and the Evolution of Sexual Strategies

    Edited by Bernd Würsig, Dara N. Orbach ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Sex in Cetaceans provides an up-to-date review of multi-faceted aspects related to mating and reproduction in toothed and baleen whales. This open access book begins with discussions of sexual selection and anatomical traits related to mating and diversity between the sexes. The functions of non-conceptive copulations are reviewed as are different research techniques applied to explore sex in ... Read more

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  • Stock Identification Methods

    Applications in Fishery Science

    Edited by Steven X. Cadrin, Lisa A. Kerr, Stefano Mariani ...
    Stock Identification Methods, 2e, continues to provide a comprehensive review of the various disciplines used to study the population structure of fishery resources. It represents the worldwide experience and perspectives of experts on each method, assembled through a working group of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. The book is organized to foster interdisciplinary ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives

    Edited by Jeffrey C. Carrier, Colin A. Simpfendorfer, Michael R. Heithaus, Kara E. Yopak ...
    Series series CRC Marine Biology Series
    Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives is an award-winning and groundbreaking exploration of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of sharks, skates, rays, and chimera. This edition presents current research as well as traditional models, to provide future researchers with solid historical foundations in shark research as well as presenting current trends ... Read more

    $170.00 USD

  • Tsunamis

    Detection, Monitoring, and Early-Warning Technologies

    by Antony Joseph ...
    The devastating impacts of tsunamis have received increased focus since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, the most destructive tsunami in over 400 years of recorded history. The tsunamis that occurred as a result of the earthquake in Japan in March 2011 further emphasized the need for detection, monitoring, and early-warning technologies. This professional reference is the first of its kind: it ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Understanding Past Earthquakes

    Edited by Austin Elliott, Christoph Gruetzner ...
    This open access book presents the state of the art in research on the characteristics of past earthquakes. It presents an overview of contemporary developments, their use cases, and practical considerations, with the aim of introducing readers to recently developed methodologies as well as the sources, derivation, and handling of their uncertainties. The disparate fields of seismology, ... Read more

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  • YOUMARES 8 – Oceans Across Boundaries: Learning from each other

    Proceedings of the 2017 conference for YOUng MARine RESearchers in Kiel, Germany

    Edited by Simon Jungblut, Viola Liebich, Maya Bode ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This open access book presents the proceedings volume of the YOUMARES 8 conference, which took place in Kiel, Germany, in September 2017, supported by the German Association for Marine Sciences (DGM). The YOUMARES conference series is entirely bottom-up organized by and for YOUng MARine RESearchers. Qualified early career scientists moderated the scientific sessions during the conference and ... Read more

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