Author: Claire M. PollockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Distribution of Seabirds and Marine Mammals in the Atlantic Frontier, North and West of Scotland
Author: Claire M. PollockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Economy of a Norse Settlement in the Outer Hebrides
Author: Niall SharplesPublisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1789255414
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
This book explores the economic evidence for the settlement at Bornais on South Uist. It reports in detail on the large assemblages of material found during the excavations at mounds 2 and 2A. There is important evidence for craft activity, such as bone and antler working and this includes the only comb making workshop from a rural settlement in Britain. A large proportion of the copper alloy, bone and antler assemblages comprise pieces of personal adornment and provide important information on the dress and thereby social relations within the settlement occupation. There is a large assemblage of iron tools and fittings, which provides important information on the activities taking place at the settlement. The information derived from the artefact assemblages is complemented by that provided by the ecofactual material. Large amounts of animal, fish and bird bones plus carbonised plant remains provide detailed information on agricultural practices, and the processing, preparation and consumption of foodstuffs. It is clear that the Norse inhabitants of the settlement had access to a much richer variety of resources than had been exploited before the Viking colonisation of the region. The settlement also had a significantly wider range of connections; material culture indicates contacts to the south with the Irish Sea ports and Bristol, and to the north with Shetland and the Viking homelands of Norway. The evidence produced by these excavations is exceptional and provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore medieval life in the Scandinavian kingdoms of Western Britain.
Ecology and Behaviour of Free-Ranging Animals Studied by Advanced Data-Logging and Tracking Techniques
Author: Thomas WassmerPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889637921
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Atlas of Cetacean Distribution in North-west European Waters
Author: James B. ReidPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
An account of the distribution of 28 cetacean species that are known to have occurred in the waters off north-west Europe. Individual chapters cover particular species in detail, spanning identification, behaviour and social organisation, diet and habitat preferences, worldwide distribution and population status.
Marine Mammal Observations During Seismic Surveys in 1999
Author: Carolyn J. StonePublisher:
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Category : Marine mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Dispersion and Vulnerability of Marine Birds and Cetaceans in Faroese Waters
Author: Henrik SkovThe Journal of Cetacean Research and Management
Author: European Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Author: Peter G. H. EvansPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 012819054X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
European Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises: Marine Mammal Conservation in Practice presents an intimate view of the workings of international conservation agreements to protect marine mammals, detailing achievements over the last 25 years, identifying weaknesses and making recommendations that governments, scientists, marine stakeholders and the public can take to improve conservation efforts. The book is written by an experienced marine mammal scientist and award-winning conservationist, providing a unique synthesis on their status, distribution and ecology. In addition, it presents information on various conservation threats, including fisheries by catch, contaminants, noise disturbance, plastic ingestion and climate change. This comprehensive resource will appeal to marine mammal conservationists and researchers, as well as environmental and wildlife practitioners at all levels. Offers an accessible review on how scientists study this challenging group of mammals to gather necessary evidence for conservation action Illustrates, with striking images, all recorded regional species, including distribution maps, key threats and specific research methods Includes contributions from leading scientists, conservationists, and members of government and international bodies, like IWC and UNEP
Annual Report
Author: North Atlantic Marine Mammal CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Author: