Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental law, International
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
Book Description
The Marine Mammal Commission Compendium of Selected Treaties, International Agreements, and Other Relevant Documents on Marine Resources, Wildlife, and the Environment: Multilateral documents : Marine pollution (continued). Marine science and exploration. Other
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental law, International
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
Book Description
The Marine Mammal Commission Compendium of Selected Treaties, International Agreements, and Other Relevant Documents on Marine Resources, Wildlife, and the Environment: Multilateral documents : Fisheries. Marine mammals. Marine pollution
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental law, International
Languages : en
Pages : 1252
Book Description
The Marine Mammal Commission Compendium of Selected Treaties, International Agreements, and Other Relevant Documents on Marine Resources, Wildlife, and the Environment: Multilateral documents
Author: Annual Report of the Marine Mammal Commission
Author: United States. Marine Mammal CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marine mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
The Marine Mammal Commission Compendium of Selected Treaties, International Agreements, and Other Relevant Documents on Marine Resources, Wildlife, and the Environment: Marine pollution (continued)
Author: Annual Report to Congress
Author: United States. Marine Mammal CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marine mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
The Marine Mammal Commission Compendium of Selected Treaties, International Agreements, and Other Relevant Documents on Marine Resources, Wildlife, and the Environment
Author: Selected Acquisitions
Author: Robert Crown Law LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Marine Mammals and Noise
Author: W. John RichardsonPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080573037
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book discusses, among many other topics, just how well marine mammals hear, how noisy the oceans have become, and what effects these new sounds have on marine mammals. The baseline of ambient noise, the sounds produced by machines and mammals, the sensitivity of marine mammal hearing, and the reactions of marine mammals are also examined. An essential addition to any marine biologist's library, Marine Mammals and Noise will be especially appealing to marine mammalogists, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and marine biologists and oceanographers using sound in their research.
Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030929889X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods and larger areas of open water due to climate change. Sparsely inhabited with a wide variety of ecosystems found nowhere else, this region is vulnerable to damage from human activities. As oil and gas, shipping, and tourism activities increase, the possibilities of an oil spill also increase. How can we best prepare to respond to such an event in this challenging environment? Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment reviews the current state of the science regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region north of the Bering Strait, with emphasis on the potential impacts in U.S. waters. This report describes the unique ecosystems and environment of the Arctic and makes recommendations to provide an effective response effort in these challenging conditions. According to Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment, a full range of proven oil spill response technologies is needed in order to minimize the impacts on people and sensitive ecosystems. This report identifies key oil spill research priorities, critical data and monitoring needs, mitigation strategies, and important operational and logistical issues. The Arctic acts as an integrating, regulating, and mediating component of the physical, atmospheric and cryospheric systems that govern life on Earth. Not only does the Arctic serve as regulator of many of the Earth's large-scale systems and processes, but it is also an area where choices made have substantial impact on life and choices everywhere on planet Earth. This report's recommendations will assist environmentalists, industry, state and local policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of this special region to preserve and protect it from damaging oil spills.