Sirenian Conservation: Issues and Strategies in Developing Countries

Sirenian Conservation: Issues and Strategies in Developing Countries

Author
Ellen Hines, John E. Reynolds III, Lemnuel Aragones, Antonio Mignucci-Giannoni, Miriam Marmontel
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Language
English
Year
2012
Page
340
ISBN
0813037611,9780813037615
File Type
pdf
File Size
6.9 MiB

This important scientific volume comprehensively explores the biology and ecological status of manatees and dugongs in all of the geographic regions where they can be found today, from the Caribbean to Eastern Africa, from Arabia to the Amazon, and from Japan through the South Pacific to Australia.
Many of these dwindling populations are situated in developing countries--locales that have previously received little attention in the scientific literature.
In these areas, people occupying rivers or coastlines still capture sirenians for food and other uses (oil, bones for carving, leather). In addition, disruption, erosion, or complete loss of sirenian habitat occurs because of dredge and fill, coastal run-off, chemical pollution, and damage from boat propellers.
Sirenian Conservation features contributions from an international group of scientists who are working to address the many challenges to manatee and dugong food supply, environment, reproduction, and survival. They share stories of programs that rescue, rehabilitate, release, and monitor these animals; offer reports on practical, replicable, and cost-effective management techniques; and summarize current research strategies.

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