Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia Dugongs and Manatees 1st Edition by Helene Marsh, Thomas O’Shea, John Reynolds 052188828X 9780521888288

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ISBN 10: 052188828X

ISBN 13: 9780521888288

Author: Helene Marsh, Thomas J. O’Shea, John E. Reynolds

Dugongs and manatees, the only fully aquatic herbivorous mammals, live in the coastal waters, rivers and lakes of more than 80 subtropical and tropical countries. Symbols of fierce conservation battles, sirenian populations are threatened by multiple global problems. Providing comparative information on all four surviving species, this book synthesises the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of the sirenia. It presents detailed scientific summaries, covering sirenian feeding biology; reproduction and population dynamics; behavioural ecology; habitat requirements and threats to their continued existence. Outlining the current conservation status of the sirenian taxa, this unique study will equip researchers and professionals with the scientific knowledge required to develop proactive, precautionary and achievable strategies to conserve dugongs and manatees. Supplementary material is available online at: www.cambridge.org/9780521888288.

Ecology and Conservation of the Sirenia Dugongs and Manatees 1st Table of contents:

1 Introduction

Notes to Chapter

2 Steller’s sea cow: discovery, biology and exploitation of a relict giant sirenian

3 Affinities, origins and diversity of the Sirenia through time

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4 Feeding biology

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5 Behaviour and habitat use

6 Life history, reproductive biology and population dynamics

7 Threats

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8 Conservation status: criteria, methods and an assessment of the extant species of Sirenia

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9 Conservation opportunities

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References

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