Sharks and Rays of Australia

Peter Robert LastChimaeriformes
Sharks and Rays of Australia

Author: Peter Robert Last

Publisher:

ISBN: 0643094571

Category: Chimaeriformes

Page: 644

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SDCovers 323 species of sharks, rays and chimaerids, including species descriptions, full-colour illustrations, line illustrations and distribution maps. This book covers major changes to the systematics of some groups, such as the dogfishes and skates, and includes family keys, and species distributional information.

Sharks and Rays of Australia

P. R. LastScience
Sharks and Rays of Australia

Author: P. R. Last

Publisher: International Specialized Book Service Incorporated

ISBN: 0643051430

Category: Science

Page: 513

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Describes and illustrates over 180 species of sharks and 100 rays - Gives distinctive features, colour, size and distribution; Tiger shark - Stingray - Hammerhead shark _____________

Field Guide to Australian Sharks & Rays

Ross K. DaleyRays (Fishes)
Field Guide to Australian Sharks & Rays

Author: Ross K. Daley

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

ISBN: 1876996102

Category: Rays (Fishes)

Page: 110

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Australia has an extremely diverse shark and ray fauna. There are more than 300 different species and at least half of these only swim in our waters. This user friendly guide is for fishers, scientists and observers to identify the main Australian species.

Sharks and Rays

Timothy C. TricasRays (Fishes)
Sharks and Rays

Author: Timothy C. Tricas

Publisher: Time Life Medical

ISBN: CORNELL:31924080039807

Category: Rays (Fishes)

Page: 296

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Maligned and misunderstood, sharks are possibly the most feared, yet the most fascinating sea creatures. Of about 350 known species of shark, only a handful are a threat to humans. In reality, it is humans who pose the greater threat, hunting and fishing some species to the verge of extinction. Diverse in appearance, they range from the tiny cookiecutter or cigar shark, to the massive whale shark. Stranger still are the rays, with names such as the banded stingaree and the Javanese cownose ray. Curiously shaped like craft from outer space, some are so highly colored they could be the creation of a whimsical painter. This book represents the most up-to-date information and thinking on our understanding of these extraordinary inhabitants of the deep - their highly developed senses and intellect, and their ecology, biology, and behavior. What is being done to protect them? In what ways are they still being exploited? Sharks and Rays highlights the advances being made in shark and ray conservation.

Sharks & Rays

Tony AylingMammals
Sharks & Rays

Author: Tony Ayling

Publisher: Steve Parish

ISBN: UCSD:31822037183472

Category: Mammals

Page: 96

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Wild Australia Guides are must-have, ready references for around the home, in the car or to be tucked into a backpack. The series features stunning photographs and compact text for quick and easy identification. Each species profile provides essential information about its identifying features, habitat, diet, distribution and breeding.

Sharks and Rays of Borneo

P. R. LastChondrichthyes
Sharks and Rays of Borneo

Author: P. R. Last

Publisher:

ISBN: 1921605596

Category: Chondrichthyes

Page: 0

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This full-color field guide is the result of a collaborative project between the governments of the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The first comprehensive reference on the sharks and rays of Borneo, it contains everything you need to know about recognizing and identifying the sharks, rays and chimaeras caught and marketed in Indonesia. Its user-friendly layout contains information on identifying features, size, distribution, local common names, habitat, biology and conservation status of 118 species. It is an essential reference for all shark and ray enthusiasts - including local fishers and consumers, fisheries and conservation officers and scientists.

Coral Reefs of Australia

Sarah M HamyltonConservation of natural resources
Coral Reefs of Australia

Author: Sarah M Hamylton

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

ISBN: 9781486315499

Category: Conservation of natural resources

Page: 345

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Australia's coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural wonders with secrets waiting to be unlocked. Australia's coral reefs have sustained a global interest as places to visit, and as objects of study, science, protection and conservation."Coral Reefs of Australia" examines our evolving relationship with coral reefs, and explores their mystery and the fast pace at which they are now changing. Corals are feeling the dramatic impacts of global climate change, having undergone several devastating mass coral bleaching events, dramatic species range shifts and gradual ocean acidification. This comprehensive and engaging book brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focussing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change. It will inform and inspire readers to learn more about these intriguing natural phenomena and how we can protect coral reefs for the future.

Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras of California

David EbertScience
Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras of California

Author: David Ebert

Publisher: Univ of California Press

ISBN: 9780520222656

Category: Science

Page: 300

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"Ebert has herein assembled an enormous body of knowledge about California's 43 shark species ranging from shark and human behavior to taxonomic minutiae, along with up-to-date explanations of their ecology, status and fisheries. More importantly, his Herculean effort includes the often-overlooked 25 species of skates, rays and chimaeras. That, along with the fine illustrations of Mat Squillante, should answer any question that a student, diver, natural history buff, or recreational or commercial fisher might ask."—John E. McCosker, coauthor of Great White Shark "The timing of this publication is ideal given the status of some of California's elasmobranch populations and the need for a deeper understanding of their biology, ecology, and fishery management. The book is a comprehensive treatment—if one wants to find out the latest information on any species of shark or ray off California, this is the place to go. An outstanding work!"—Gregor M. Cailliet, Professor, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, and Director, Pacific Shark Research Center