Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification

Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification

A comprehensive visual guide to identifying marine mammal species, covering cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and extinct species. The second edition features updated taxonomy, newly documented species, extensive photography, and detailed illustrations to support accurate field identification and marine mammal research.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive identification guide to marine mammals
• Covers cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians
• Includes newly discovered and rarely photographed species
• Features photographs of every marine mammal species
• Includes more than 750 new illustrations
• Provides detailed and anatomically accurate illustrations
• Covers basic marine mammal biology and taxonomy
• Gives special attention to difficult identification groups
• Includes updated taxonomy with four new species
• Supports marine mammal research and conservation
• Useful for marine biologists, conservation biologists, researchers, students, and wildlife professionals