Whales, Seals, Fish and ManA. Schytte Blix, L. Walløe, Ø. Ulltang This volume outlines the major findings from the Norwegian research programme on whales and seals in Norwegian waters. A wide range of topics are covered, including physiological aspects, social organization, population dynamics, stock assessment and management. The book will be of great value to scientists and managers, as well as to members of the general public interested in environmental issues. |
Contents
Stock identity and social organization | 89 |
Distribution diet and feeding ecology | 181 |
Energetics and other physiological aspects | 305 |
Population dynamics | 401 |
Interactions with fisheries | 525 |
Pollutants toxicology and epizootics | 573 |
Management and cultural social and economic aspects of exploitation | 645 |
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Whales, Seals, Fish, and Man: Proceedings of the International Symposium on ... Øyvind Ulltang No preview available - 1995 |
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