Whales and Dolphins of Ireland
Title | Whales and Dolphins of Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Wilson (écologiste.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 118 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Whales |
ISBN | 9780954055226 |
Whales and Dolphins of the European Atlantic
Title | Whales and Dolphins of the European Atlantic PDF eBook |
Author | Dylan Walker |
Publisher | Dylan Walker |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Cetacea |
ISBN | 1903657318 |
Fully updated, with new images, revised artwork, and the latest distribution data, this comprehensive photographic guide to whales, dolphins, and porpoises now covers coastal southwest Ireland and the Celtic Sea as well as the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. Designed for easy use at sea or when watching from land, it covers all 18 regularly seen species and the 13 rarities that have also been recorded. It includes details of status and behavior, as well as introductory sessions to help you get the most from your whale watching in the region. An introduction to cetaceans, the region, and information to help you get the most from your whale-watching experience Illustrated profiles of the 18 regularly occurring and 13 rare cetaceans of the region Annotated surfacing sequence illustrations and scaled comparison charts Superb photographs and illustrations showing the key features and highlighting comparisons between similar species Distribution maps based on the latest information Charts showing the best times of year to observe each species Full description of typical behavior and facets leading to identification Pocket-sized for convenient use on board or on land-based observatories
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Cetacean Sighting Review (1991-2001)
Title | Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Cetacean Sighting Review (1991-2001) PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 29 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Whales |
ISBN | 9780954055219 |
Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of Ireland
Title | Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Ireland. ENFO. |
Publisher | |
Pages | 6 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Falling for a Dolphin
Title | Falling for a Dolphin PDF eBook |
Author | Heathcote Williams |
Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Pages | 111 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Dolphins |
ISBN | 9780224027892 |
This dramatic poem, by the writer of Whale Nation and Sacred Elephant, describes the encounter between man and dolphin. His research led him to a remote cove in the south-west of Ireland where a hermit dolphin was rumoured to live.
Fungie
Title | Fungie PDF eBook |
Author | Sean Mannion |
Publisher | Mount Eagle |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Illustrated with more than 50 wonderful full colour photographs, this is the remarkable biography of a dolphin which for more than 10 years has lived in the mouth of Dingle harbour in the West coast of Ireland. 'A delightful account of how humans and dolphins can meet in harmony. Other nations could take a lead from this Irish example.' - International Whale and Dolphin Conservation society
European Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Title | European Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises PDF eBook |
Author | Peter G. H. Evans |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Pages | 324 |
Release | 2019-12-04 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 012819054X |
European Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises: Marine Mammal Conservation in Practice presents an intimate view of the workings of international conservation agreements to protect marine mammals, detailing achievements over the last 25 years, identifying weaknesses and making recommendations that governments, scientists, marine stakeholders and the public can take to improve conservation efforts. The book is written by an experienced marine mammal scientist and award-winning conservationist, providing a unique synthesis on their status, distribution and ecology. In addition, it presents information on various conservation threats, including fisheries by catch, contaminants, noise disturbance, plastic ingestion and climate change. This comprehensive resource will appeal to marine mammal conservationists and researchers, as well as environmental and wildlife practitioners at all levels. - Offers an accessible review on how scientists study this challenging group of mammals to gather necessary evidence for conservation action - Illustrates, with striking images, all recorded regional species, including distribution maps, key threats and specific research methods - Includes contributions from leading scientists, conservationists, and members of government and international bodies, like IWC and UNEP