Sea Turtle Research and Conservation: Lessons from Working in the Field - Couverture souple

 
9780128210291: Sea Turtle Research and Conservation: Lessons from Working in the Field
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ISBN 10 : 012821029X ISBN 13 : 9780128210291
Editeur : Academic Press Inc, 2020

Synopsis

Sea Turtles: Field Research and Conservation is a comprehensive reference of experiences with sea turtle species from global experts. This book looks at the human side of protecting and studying these unique animals around the world, as well as the challenges involved, such as cultural differences and conducting research in remote locations.Led by a renowned expert in sea turtle conservation, this book addresses the largest issue facing sea turtle species currently; nearly all species of sea turtles are endangered due to poaching, fishing snares, climate change, and more. Chapters in this book range from the use of cutting-edge technology to learn more about this elusive reptile, to working with communities with long histories of sea turtle trade and consumption. It provides readers with firsthand accounts of sea turtle conservation efforts from conservationists based around the world and offers important suggestions and solutions for ensuring the future of these sea turtle species.Sea Turtles: Field Research and Conservation is the ideal resource for field biologist and marine conservationists, specifically those working in marine herpetology and with sea turtle species. Policymakers concerned with marine conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development, will also find this a useful reference for efforts and directions to enact change and save sea turtles from extinction.

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À propos de l'auteur

Brad Nahill is the co-founder and president of SEE Turtles, a nonprofit conservation organization that
generates financial and volunteer support for global sea turtle conservation projects. He has published
numerous articles on sea turtle conservation and conservation tourism and is also the co-author of the
Worldwide Guide to Sea Turtles (Texas A&M University Press). Brad Nahill serves as the Co-Chair for
the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance Tourism Committee, is on the Board of Directors for Sea Turtles Forever,
and formerly was the Awards Committee Chair for the International Sea Turtle Society. For his work to
protect sea turtles, Brad has received the World Travel & Tourism Council Changemakers Award, the
Skal Sustainable Tourism Award, and the President's Award from the International Sea Turtle Society.

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Éditeur
Academic Press Inc
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
012821029X
ISBN 13 
9780128210291
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
244
Éditeur
Nahill Brad
Coordonnées du fabricant
Academic Press
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