Field Guide To Sharks Rays And Chimaeras Of The East Coast Of North America

Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691206384
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North America The waters off the East Coast of North America are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This groundbreaking, comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 173 species found along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada, including Bermuda and the Bahamas, and extending into the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula. These are all the species that are encountered in the shallow waters of estuaries and coasts and in the open ocean, including rarely seen deepsea species. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this must-have guide includes detailed species accounts describing key identification features, habitat, biology and status. It also features illustrated key guides that enable users to accurately identify species, comparison plates of similar species, dentition plates and illustrations of egg cases, where known. This an essential guide for fisheries management, trade regulation and shark conservation. The first field guide to cover all 173 species Features hundreds of color illustrations and photos Describes key features, habitat, biology and status Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons and distribution maps Offers illustrated key guides, species comparisons and dentition plates

Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691211825
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and Mediterranean The waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 146 species found in the Mediterranean, the waters of the European Atlantic and Iceland, along all the Scandinavian coasts, in the Black Sea and as far south as the Canary Islands. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, habitat, biology and status. Every species account comes with a colour distribution map, a depth guide, at-a-glance icons and colour illustrations. This must-have field guide also features illustrated key guides that enable you to accurately identify down to species, comparison plates of similar species, illustrations of eggcases where known and plates of teeth. The first field guide to cover all 146 species Features hundreds of colour illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams Describes key features, habitat, biology and status Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons, key guides and teeth plates

Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691249024
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of the East Coast of North America written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North America The waters off the East Coast of North America are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This groundbreaking, comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 173 species found along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada, including Bermuda and the Bahamas, and extending into the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula. These are all the species that are encountered in the shallow waters of estuaries and coasts and in the open ocean, including rarely seen deepsea species. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this must-have guide includes detailed species accounts describing key identification features, habitat, biology and status. It also features illustrated key guides that enable users to accurately identify species, comparison plates of similar species, dentition plates and illustrations of egg cases, where known. This an essential guide for fisheries management, trade regulation and shark conservation. The first field guide to cover all 173 species Features hundreds of color illustrations and photos Describes key features, habitat, biology and status Includes depth guides, at-a-glance icons and distribution maps Offers illustrated key guides, species comparisons and dentition plates

Author : Ava Ferguson
Publisher : Roberts Rinehart Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sharks and Rays of the Pacific Coast written by Ava Ferguson and published by Roberts Rinehart Publishers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our natural history series brings you closer to living marine and coastal communities, where you'll come face to face with some of the more interesting residents. Richly illustrated with color photographs and illustrations, these books make great references for amateur naturalists and students alike. Discover the secrets of these elusive fishes and explore how they live and why they behave the way they do.

Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691218757
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and comprehensive guide identifying all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the only field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe every known shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. This expanded second edition presents lavish images, details on newly discovered species, and updated text throughout. The book contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade, and takes a look at shark biology, ecology, and conservation. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World will be an essential resource and definitive reference for years to come. An updated guide to all of the world’s sharks Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text Useful sections on the identification of shark teeth and fins

Author : Jose I. Castro
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195392949
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sharks of North America written by Jose I. Castro and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete reference to all the sharks inhabiting North American waters, with excellent color illustrations of all the species.

Author : Guy Stevens
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691207216
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World written by Guy Stevens and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of wing-like pectoral fins, these filter feeders search the waters for prey, their horn-like head fins giving rise to ancient mariners’ tales of fearsome devilfish dragging boats into the ocean depths. Beloved by scuba divers and marine biologists alike, these impressive animals have never had a comprehensive field guide dedicated to them—until now. Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World includes detailed information on the identification, characteristics, threats, and distribution for each species in this family. Illustrated with more than 200 color photos, drawings, and plates, this guide also contains an expansive introduction to the general taxonomy, biology, and behavior of these iconic animals. This book will be an essential resource for fisheries management and international trade enforcement, and for anyone involved in ongoing manta and devil ray research and conservation. The first dedicated field guide for manta and devil rays Exhaustive treatment of every aspect related to their identification and biology Filled with 200+ color drawings, photos, and diagrams

Author : Leonard J. V. Compagno
Publisher : Hyperion Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Sharks and Rays of Southern Africa written by Leonard J. V. Compagno and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 069120599X
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sharks of the World written by David A. Ebert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fully revised and updated"--Back cover.

Author : David A. Ebert
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
ISBN 13 : 9789251073667
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North Atlantic Sharks Relevant to Fisheries Management written by David A. Ebert and published by Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Title on accompanying CD-ROM: Sharks, batoids and chimaeras of the North Atlantic