Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles
Pamela T. . Ed(S): Plotkin
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Description for Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles
Here Plotkin and her colleagues reveal the nature of these species and the steps needed to make sure they remain a permanent part of the marine environment. Editor(s): Plotkin, Pamela T. Num Pages: 368 pages, 64, 64 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW5; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 953.
The smallest of the sea turtles, olive and Kemp's ridleys are the only marine turtles to exhibit mass-nesting behavior, known as arribadas. This fascinating phenomenon, during which one could literally walk shell-to-shell across a beach, is considered one of the most amazing wonders of nature. In Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles, Pamela T. Plotkin brings together the world's experts on the genus Lepidochelys to present the first comprehensive, book-length examination of these fascinating animals. Featuring the writings of noted experts including Peter C. H. Pritchard, Jack Frazier, Rene Marquez-M., and Donna J. Shaver, the volume ... Read more
The smallest of the sea turtles, olive and Kemp's ridleys are the only marine turtles to exhibit mass-nesting behavior, known as arribadas. This fascinating phenomenon, during which one could literally walk shell-to-shell across a beach, is considered one of the most amazing wonders of nature. In Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles, Pamela T. Plotkin brings together the world's experts on the genus Lepidochelys to present the first comprehensive, book-length examination of these fascinating animals. Featuring the writings of noted experts including Peter C. H. Pritchard, Jack Frazier, Rene Marquez-M., and Donna J. Shaver, the volume ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801886119
SKU
V9780801886119
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-25
About Pamela T. . Ed(S): Plotkin
Pamela T. Plotkin has published widely on olive ridley turtles in the Pacific and serves on the sea turtle survival commission for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. She is assistant vice president for research at East Tennessee State University.
Reviews for Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles
Extraordinary contribution to sea turtle literature. The value of this book lies in the fact that ' much of what we know about ridleys is summarized in the chapters herein ,' as stated by the editor, and I echo her hopes that this book will stimulate some much needed research on ridleys. Marine Turtle Newsletter 2009