The Franciscana Dolphin: On the Edge of Survival

The Franciscana Dolphin: On the Edge of Survival provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on the most endangered marine mammal in the Western South Atlantic Ocean. It synthesizes all available information on this dolphin species, also referred to as La Plata dolphin, ranging from taxonomy, evolution, diet, parasites and diseases, reproduction and growth, to genetic diversity and stock definition, distribution, abundance, behavior, as well as the threats and causes behind the dwindling population numbers. Written by international experts, this book explores aspects of the species' natural history and urgent problems of accidental mortality in fishing nets, contamination and habitat loss. The book provides alternatives to rehabilitate this species and includes proposals for marine protected areas, public policies and international agreements aimed at joint conservation efforts. It is an important resource for researchers and practitioners in marine conservation, marine biology and zoology, particularly those who seek to gain the most reputable information on vulnerable marine mammal species for conservation efforts. Offers the most up-to-date research of the species' natural history, biology and ecology Discusses current threats and solutions for species conservation that can be applied to other marine mammal species Provides updates on national and international agreements and policies for conservation efforts INDICE: Introduction: A vulnerable species1. Taxonomic and evolutionary history2. Diet, stomach contents and isotopic niche3. Parasites 4. Pathologies and diseases5. Reproduction and growth6. Genetic diversity, population and stock definition7. Abundance estimates and distribution8. Behavior and movement patterns9. Acoustical repertoire 10. Bycatch at the Franciscan Dolphin11. Contamination levels at the Franciscan Dolphin12. Coastal development and habitat loss13. Stranding and mortality14. Rehabilitation of stranded specimens15. The potential use of pingers?: restrictions on fishing grounds and other solutions16. Alternative fishing methods17. Artisanal and industrial fishing communities' characteristics18. Ethnoecological approaches and fishermen perception19. Marine protected areas: their potential for the conservation of the species20. National and international agreements and public politics

• ISBN: 978-0-323-90974-7
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 560
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés