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Marine protected areas for whales, dolphins and porpoises: A world handbook for cetacean habitat conservation

Author
Hoyt E.
Date
2005
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-072683)
Publisher | Place of publication
Earthscan | London, UK
ISBN
1-84407-064-6
Pages
492 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine mammals Protected area Marine protected areas Marine area Protection of habitats Wild fauna
Abstract

Contents: 1. Ocean sanctuaries, marine reserves or parks? 2. Why spotlight whales, dolphins and porpoises? 3. Creating better marine protected areas for cetaceans: Step towards the design, establishment and management of marine protected areas for cetaceans 4. Strategies for protecting cetaceans to complement and supplement marine protected areas 5. Habitat protection for cetaceans around the world: Status and prospects

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