ANNOTATION

The success of the first volume of The Biology of Sea Turtles revealed a need for broad but comprehensive reviews of major recent advances in sea turtle biology. Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume II emphasizes practical aspects of biology that relate to sea turtle management and to changes in marine and coastal ecosystems. These topics include the interactions of humans and sea turtles, an introduction to sea turtle anatomy, sensory and reproductive biology, sea turtle habitat use and ecology, stress and health, and the maintenance of captured animals. This volume provides both historical and up-to-date information.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The success of the bestselling first volume revealed a need for broad but comprehensive reviews of major advances in sea turtle biology. The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume II emphasizes practical aspects of biology that relate to sea turtle management and to changes in marine and coastal ecosystems. These topics include the interactions of humans and sea turtles, an introduction to sea turtle anatomy, sensory and reproductive biology, sea turtle habitat use and ecology, stress and health, and the maintenance of captured animals. The field is growing dramatically as scientists expand their views and bring their novel ideas, techniques, and perspectives to the understanding and application of the biology of marine turtles. Whether you are studying, researching, or managing marine environments, you will find yourself reaching for this reference repeatedly.

SYNOPSIS

Focusing on the practical aspects of biology that relate to sea turtle management and to changes in marine and coastal ecosystems, this volume contains 16 contributions written by marine biologists, fish conservationists, wildlife specialists, geographers, sea turtle researchers, and others. Topics include the sensory biology of sea turtles; critical approaches to sex determination; ontogeny of marine turtle gonads; adult migration and habitat use; sea turtle population ecology; contemporary culture, use, and conservation of sea turtles; fisheries-related mortality and turtle excluder devices; social and economic aspects of sea turtle conservation; and sea turtle husbandry. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR