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. Ed(S): Ferguson, Steven H.; Loseto, Lisa L.; Mallory, Mark L. - Little Less Arctic - 9789048191208 - V9789048191208
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Little Less Arctic

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Description for Little Less Arctic Hardback. Here is a comprehensive and compelling volume that assembles some of the world's leading Arctic scientists to present the current state of knowledge on the physical and biological characteristics of Hudson Bay, and its uncertain future. Editor(s): Ferguson, Steven H.; Loseto, Lisa L.; Mallory, Mark L. Num Pages: 324 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; PSVS; RNF; RNKH; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
In Arctic Canada, Hudson Bay is a site of great exploration history, aboriginal culture, and a vast marine wilderness supporting large populations of marine mammals and birds. These include some of the most iconic Arctic animals like beluga, narwhal, bowhead whales, and polar bears. Due to the challenges of conducting field research in this region, some of the mysteries of where these animals move, and how they are able to survive in such seemingly inhospitable, ice-choked habitats are just now being unlocked. For example, are polar bears being replaced by killer whales? This new information could not be more salient, ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048191208
SKU
V9789048191208
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About . Ed(S): Ferguson, Steven H.; Loseto, Lisa L.; Mallory, Mark L.
          

Reviews for Little Less Arctic
From the reviews: “Northern Canada’s Hudson Bay stretches north into Arctic waters where climate change is proceeding most rapidly. This 14-chapter work covers the physical environment (sea ice), food chain (capelin), marine mammals (beluga, narwhal, polar bear, orca, bowhead, ringed seal, walrus), and seabirds. Climate change and sea ice change are a central theme throughout. … Extensive references for ... Read more

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