Whales:Giants of the Seas and Oceans
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Whales:Giants of the Seas and Oceans by Yves Cohat
Playful and intelligent, graceful and mysterious, whales have fascinated people for centuries. The cetacean order includes whalebone whales, such as the blue whale (the largest creature on earth), and toothed whales, such as killer whales, dolphins and porpoises. These engaging mammals were nearly hunted to extinction for their blubber, oil and meat as techniques such as harpoon guns in the 19th century and sonar tracking in the 20th century become more sophisticated. Today several species remain under threat despite an international moratorium on commercial whaling and the discovery of viable substitutes for whale products. However, a new form of tourism - whale-watching - has developed into a thriving industry that may yet offer hope for these endangered species.
Yves Cohat is an anthropologist with specialist knowledge of the fishing communities of northern Europe and their strategies for survival. He is the author of numerous articles and popular scientific books. Anne Collet has been the director of the Centre de Recherche sur les Mammiferes Marins at La Rochelle since 1995. She has written widely on related subjects.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500301050 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500301050 |
| Title | Whales:Giants of the Seas and Oceans |
| Author | Yves Cohat |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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