[MARMAM] New book chapter on Long-finned pilot whales

Dear Marmam community, We are pleased to share with you our latest chapter published in the Handbook of the Mammals of Europe reviewing scientific knowledge on long-finned pilot whales in Europe Verborgh, P., Desportes, G. (2023). Long-Finned Pilot Whale Globicephala melas (Traill, 1809). In: H

[MARMAM] New Book - Nga Tohora - Right whales of New Zealand and the Southern Oceans

Posted on behalf of my colleague Rhys Richards Nga Tohora: The Right Whales of New Zealand and the Southern Oceans by Rhys Richards A not-for-profit publication by the Paremata Press. Price $NZ35.00 276 pages, size 276 x 250mm ISBN 978-0-473-68062-6 Contains a series of studies based on nearly 50

[MARMAM] New book: Sex in Cetaceans

On behalf on my co-editor and the contributing authors, we are pleased to announce the publication of our new book: Würsig, B., Orbach, D.N*., *eds. 2023. *Sex in **Cetaceans: Morphology, Behavior, and the Evolution of Sexual Strategies*. 619 pp. Cham (Switzerland): Springer Nature. Th

[MARMAM] New book about polar bear conservation

Dear All. I hereby announce the publication of the book: *POLAR BEARS, Beloved & Betrayed*, published June 2022, and available at: https://www.polarbearsbelovedandbetrayed.com/ The relationship between humans and polar bears is complex. The human approach includes fascination, admiratio

[MARMAM] New book: Marine Mammals: the Evolving Human Factor

Dear Colleagues, we wish to bring to your attention the appearance of the book: Marine Mammals: the Evolving Human Factor, published by Springer Nature and available on https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-98100-6 The seve

[MARMAM] New Book Chapter on Dolphin Social Cognition

Aloha Colleagues, I am happy to inform you about the following recent publication from the University of Hawaii at Hilo Pack Marine Mammal Laboratory. Correspondence about this book chapter can be directed to myself at p...@hawaii.edu. Wishing you all a healthy, safe, enjoyable and peaceful holi

[MARMAM] New book - We Are All Whalers

Dear Colleagues - I've written a book about right whales - it's about us humans too. It's on virtual and real bookshelves now. See https://www2.whoi.edu/staff/mmoore/we-are-all-whalers/ Please tweet and share as if the survival of the North Atlantic right whale species depends on it - as in

[MARMAM] New book on North Atlantic right whales

On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the recent publication of our book about the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale: Disappearing Giants: The North Atlantic Right Whale Scott Kraus, Marilyn Marx, Heather Pettis, Amy Knowlton, Ken Mallory Publisher: Fitzhenry and Whi

[MARMAM] New book of interest to MARMAM subscribers

Dear Colleagues I am pleased to announce the publication of a new comprehensive book on cetaceans: Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of the World Mark Carwardine Illustrated by Martin Camm (with additional illustrations by Rebecca Robinson and Toni Llobet) Published by Princeton Unive

[MARMAM] New book - Schevill & Watkins - The Voices of Marine Mammals

The New Bedford Whaling Museum’s publication /Voices of Marine Mammals: William E. Schevill and William A. Watkins: Pioneers in Bioacoustics /honors the groundbreaking work of Schevill and Watkins, of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in the field of marine bioacoustics. The book consists o

[MARMAM] New book chapter, highlighting case study of dolphin conservation

Dear MARMAM, I am pleased to announce the publication of my new book chapter, "The Importance of Reproduction for the Conservation of Slow-Growing Animal Populations", which features cases studies on cetaceans dolphin populations (bottlenose dolphins, Orcas). The chapter was published in the bo

[MARMAM] NEW BOOK: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes

Dear colleagues, A book on the ethology and behavioral ecology of odontocetes has just been published by Springer Nature: Würsig B. (ed.) 2019. Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes. Springer Nature, Cham, Switzerland. Information on the e-book, separate chapters, and hard copy is here:

[MARMAM] New book: Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphin and Whales

Dear MARMAMers, we are happy to announce the recent publication of the first edition of our new “Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales” by Stefan Huggenberger, Helmut Oelschläger & Bruno Cozzi (eBook ISBN 9780128026366, Hardcover ISBN: 9780128024461, Academic Press 2018, pp 539). F

[MARMAM] NEW BOOK: Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez

Dear MARMAM friends, I'm pleased to share news of my upcoming book, Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez, due out next month from Island Press. This "heartfelt and alarming tale" (Publishers Weekly) attempts to untangle the intricate controversies behind the precipitous decl

[MARMAM] New Book on Tropical Pinnipeds: Bio-Ecology, Threats and Conservation

Dear Colleagues, I hope everybody is doing well. On October 12 (2014), I received an invitationfrom the editorial department of Science Publishers (CRC Press and Taylor &Francis Group) to prepare and submit a proposal for a book on the Biology andEcology of Seals, Sea Lions, Walruses. While t

[MARMAM] New Book: Dolphin Politics in Shark Bay

I am pleased to announce that my new book, Dolphin Politics in Shark Bay: A Journey of Discovery, is now available on Amazon (paperback) and may be ordered through bookstores (paper and hardback). In addition to the black and white photos in the text of the paperback, the hardback versions (clot

[MARMAM] New Book: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, 3rd Edition

On behalf of the Editors, I am pleased to announce the publication of the new Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, third edition, ed. by B. Würsig, J.G.M. Thewissen, and K. Kovacs, Elsevier/Academic Press, San Diego, CA. 2018. The book is now available for purchase in both print and eBook. For more

[MARMAM] New book - Advances in Marine Vertebrate Research in Latin America

Dear colleagues, We would like to call your attention to the release of a new book in Coastal Research Library - Springer, related to marine mammals (and other vertebrates) in Latin America: This book gathers the most recent research findings on ecology and conservation of marine vertebrate

[MARMAM] New book - Advances in Marine Vertebrate Research in Latin America

Dear colleagues, We would like to call your attention to the release of a new book in Coastal Research Library - Springer, related to marine mammals (and other vertebrates) in Latin America: This book gathers the most recent research findings on ecology and conservation of marine vertebrates i

[MARMAM] new book

New book published: Small Cetaceans of Japan: Exploitation and Biology, by Toshio Kasuya. originally published in Japanese by Tokyo University Press, 2011. Updated and translated by the author; translation edited by William F. Perrin. CRC Press, 489 pages. Bill Perrin

[MARMAM] New Book: Anatomy of Dolphins

Dear MARMAMers, we are happy to announce the publication of our new book Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function. by Bruno Cozzi, Stefan Huggenberger, and Helmut H.A. Oelschläger Please find some details below. Stefan Huggenberger Bruno Cozzi, Stefan Huggenberger & Helm

[MARMAM] New book: The lives of Hawaii's dolphins and whales: natural history and conservation

A new book is available entitled The lives of Hawai'i's dolphins and whales: natural history and conservation, published by the University of Hawai'i Press. The book synthesizes our work in Hawai'i over the last 17 years, including results from satellite tagging, photo-identification and genetic

[MARMAM] New book on listening in the ocean

Greetings colleagues, Apologies for cross postings. On behalf of my co-editor Whitlow Au and our co-authors, I would like to bring to your attention a new book recently published by Springer you might find of interest: Au, W.W.L. and Lammers, M.O., eds. (2016) _Listening in the Ocean._ Spri

[MARMAM] New Book - 'GIS For Biologists: A Practical Introduction For Undergraduates'

Hi All, This new book which I have authored about using GIS in biological research is now available (it was released in December 2015). It may be of interest to marine mammalogists, and particularly those who wish to learn how to use either ArcGIS (the leading commercial GIS software package) o

[MARMAM] New book on polar bear management and threat

Dear MARMAMers, We are drawing your attention to a newly published book on Polar Bears. The book is in English and published by Spitsbergen-Svalbard.com. The book is titled: Polar Bears on the Edge – Heading for Extinction while Management Fails. It spans 218 pages and includes a number of

[MARMAM] New book available online: status and impact of offshore fisheries in the SW Indian Ocean

Dear colleagues, Sorry for cross posting! Please see below a link to a new book published by the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI, Durban) and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). http://www.ori.org.za/uploads/files/ORI_Special_Publication_10.pdf This book incl

Re: [MARMAM] new book on whales and dolphins of the Italian waters of the Mediterranean Sea

Hi everyone! This sounds very interesting! Anybody knows if there is a similar book on the cetaceans of the Mediterranean Sea written in Spanish? Either a translation of this one or a book with similar topic? Thanks!! Have a great week! Maitane > On Jun 29, 2015, at 16:52, Michela Podesta' w

[MARMAM] new book on whales and dolphins of the Italian waters of the Mediterranean Sea

DearMARMAMers, we are drawing your attention to a newly published book on the cetaceans of theMediterranean Sea, focused (but not exclusively) on waters adjacent to theItalian coasts.  The book is in Italian and part of a locally renown book series on the ItalianFauna. The book is titled: Luig

[MARMAM] New Book: Creatures of the Deep / Erich Hoyt

Just published: CREATURES OF THE DEEP by Erich Hoyt Firefly Books 288 pages | 135 color photographs, 2 colour illustrations, bibliog., index | Nov. 2014 2nd edition, completely revised, 2x original length & all new photos. Popular book with latest on Census of Marine Life, giant squid expeditio

[MARMAM] New book - Marine Mammals of BC

Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Marine Mammals of British Columbia. This handbook is Volume 6 in the series The Mammals of British Columbia, published by the Royal BC Museum. The following is the publisher’s description: In Marine Mammals of British Columbi

[MARMAM] New Book - Review Copies

Dear all, I am pleased to announce a new recently published title by Earthscan from Routledge: If you are a book review editor or have had a review proposal accepted by a journal/publication and would like to review this title, please email charlotte.ni...@tandf.co.uk

[MARMAM] New book on humpback whales

I'm happy to announce the publication (officially on the 31st) of a new book on humpback whales. *Winged Leviathan: The Story Of The Humpback Whale * is a coffee-table book that combines an overview of the biology and behavior of this, my favorite species, with numerous images by wildlife photogra

[MARMAM] New book on dolphin cognition

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication of a new popular science book on the subject of dolphin cognition: Are Dolphins Really Smart? The Mammal Behind the Myth from Oxford University Press. The book provides a scholarly overview of the past five decades' worth of research into

[MARMAM] New book on pinnipeds "Fur Seals and Sea Lions"

We are pleased to announce the publishing of a new book: Fur Seals and Sea Lions AUSTRALIAN NATURAL HISTORY SERIES, CSIRO Publishing by Roger Kirkwood and Simon Goldsworthy This book outlines the comparative evolutionary ecology, biology, life-history, behaviour, conservation status, threats, h

[MARMAM] New Book on Conserving Hawaiian monk seals (and other marine mammals)

To the marine mammal community, I'm pleased to announce a new book, "The Odyssey of KP2: An orphan seal, a marine biologist, and the fight to save a species", concerning our efforts to conserve the Hawaiian monk seal. This is a risky book as it details the scientific, personal and social asp

[MARMAM] New book on sirenian conservation (sorry for cross-postings)

Greetings all, please check out our new edited volume entitled: Sirenian Conservation: Issues and Strategies in Developing Countries http://www.amazon.com/Sirenian-Conservation-Strategies-Developing-Countries/dp/0813037611 and please review it on Amazon! Thanks, Ellen This important scientific vo

[MARMAM] New book on setting up a whale watching operation

MARMAM readers may be interested in a newly published Amazon Kindle ebook that is a manual for setting up a sustainable, whale watching/ marine ecotourism operation: Hoyt, E. (2012). Whale Watching Blueprint — I. Setting Up a Marine Ecotourism Operation, Nature Editions, 52pp. Designed for us

[MARMAM] New book chapter - A review of harmful algal bloom impacts on marine mammals

MARMAM readers may be interested in a newly published book chapter that is a review of the effects and emerging threats of harmful algal blooms and their toxins on marine mammals: Fire SE and Van Dolah FM (2012). Marine Biotoxins: Emergence of Harmful Algal Blooms as Health Threats to Marine Wild

[MARMAM] New book: Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises - 2nd Edition.

Dear List members, Here's another recently published book from Earthscan/WDCS that may be of interest. Written by my friend and colleague, Erich Hoyt, the completely revised and expanded 2nd Edition of Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises builds on the success of the 2005

[MARMAM] New book: Whales and Dolphins: Cognition, Culture, Conservation and Human Perceptions.

Dear List Members, This new publication may be of interest to MARMAMers. Whales and Dolphins Cognition, Culture, Conservation and Human Perceptions Edited By Philippa Brakes and Mark Peter Simmonds This is a must have for every keen marine mammal enthusiast and scholar. Via a series of concise chap

[MARMAM] New book on cetacean conservation in the Mediterranean and Black Seas

Dear MARMAMers, A new book on the conservation of cetaceans in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, authored by myself and Alexei Birkun and with a foreword by H.S.H. Albert II, Prince of Monaco, has been recently published by ACCOBAMS in the occasion of the fourth meeting of its Parties. The bo

[MARMAM] New Book on West African manatees

Posted on behalf of Dr. Sylvia K. Sikes MANATEES IN WEST AFRICA: ELEPHANTS' ELUSIVE AND RARE AQUATIC COUSINS by Dr. Sylvia K. Sikes Dr Sikes was born and spent her childhood in Kenya, East Africa, and was a wildlife enthusiast from a very early age. She became familiar with most species of Kenya

[MARMAM] New book on Scottish whaling history and whale stock development

Dear colleagues, Pleased to announce the volume of proceedings of a fine conference held in Tarbert, Hebrides, Scotland, last year: Whaling and the Hebrides. The history of island whalers in the South Atlantic and whaling in and around the Hebrides. The Proceedings of a three-day conference held

[MARMAM] New Book: "Beautiful Minds: The Parallel Lives of Great Apes and Dolphins"

Dear Colleagues, This is to announce a new book entitled "Beautiful Minds: The Parallel Lives of Great Apes and Dolphins " co-authored by myself and Craig Stanford: Bearzi, Maddalena & Craig Stanford. 2008. Beautiful Minds: The Parallel Lives of Great Apes and Dolphins. Harvard University Press

[MARMAM] New Book on Lone Orcas Announcement

This message is to announce the publication of a new book by Daniel Francis and Gil Hewlett, entitled "Operation Orca: Springer, Luna and the Struggle to Save West Coast Killer Whales" (Harbour Publishing). The book provides comprehensive accounts of two attempts-one successful and one not-to

[MARMAM] New Book -- History of Whaling in America (W. W. Norton)

Hello: I wanted to let you know about my new book -- LEVIATHAN: THE HISTORY OF WHALING IN AMERICA (W. W. Norton, 2007). It covers the social, economic, political, military, and biological history of American whaling from the early 1600s to 1924. For more information on the book (e.g., rev

[MARMAM] New Book - The Urban Whale: North Atlantic Right Whales at the Crossroads

New from Harvard University Press The Urban Whale: North Atlantic Right Whales at the Crossroads Edited By Scott D. Kraus and Rosalind M. Rolland Harvard University Press / February 2007 / $55.00 543 pages, 34 color illustrations, 116 halftones, 48 line illustrations, 21 tables In 1980 a group

[MARMAM] new book: THE FLORIDA MANATEE BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION

Newly published from the University Press of Florida, April 2006: THE FLORIDA MANATEE BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION by Roger L. Reep and Robert K. Bonde Roger Reep and Robert Bonde, veteran researchers with 45 years of experience between them, have created an engaging, accessible account of the Flori