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Nature Mammals

Marine Mammals of British Columbia

Royal BC Museum Handbook

by (author) John K.B. Ford

Publisher
Royal BC Museum
Initial publish date
Sep 2014
Category
Mammals, Marine Biology, Marine Life
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780772667342
    Publish Date
    Sep 2014
    List Price
    $34.95

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Description

Dr. John Ford presents the latest information on 31 species of marine mammals that live in or visit BC waters: 25 whales, dolphins and porpoises, 5 seals and sea lions, and the sea otter. He describes each species and summarizes its distribution, habitat, social organization, feeding habits, conservation status and much more. Marine Mammals of British Columbia includes maps of sightings, and pointers on where to find each species in BC waters. It also contains hundreds of colour photographs and drawings to help recognize these animals in the ocean. This is an indispensable field guide and reference book for naturalists, boaters and anyone interested in marine life.

About the author

Dr John K.B. Ford is head of the Cetacean Research Program at the Pacific Biological Station (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) in Nanaimo, and adjunct professor in the Department of Zoology and the Fisheries Centre, University of British Columbia. He has studied cetaceans in BC waters since 1977, especially Killer Whales, and has published widely on the subject. His recent focus has been on the conservation status of cetacean species at risk in BC.

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Editorial Reviews

"This is a work of love and great care over many years and it shows. Authoritative, well written and illustrated, this is a treasure for anyone who wants to know more about our fellow coastal wildlife residents. Highly recommended!" — Erich Hoyt

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