Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises: A World Handbook for Cetacean Habitat Conservation - Softcover

Hoyt, Erich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844070646 ISBN 13: 9781844070640

Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd., 2004

Synopsis

"The definitive account of the status and protection of cetaceans -- a well-written and interesting work on an important subject, accessible to both experts and general readers." -- Edward O Wilson, Harvard University, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize
'Multiple strategies are needed to reverse the decline of whales and dolphins, and one of these is creating protected areas for them. Renowned writer and leading authority on whale watching Erich Hoyt takes us on a fascinating journey across the complex and uncharted world of protected areas for cetaceans. This highly informative book will become a source of inspiration and understanding for the decision-maker as well as for the layperson, and an exhaustive repository of information and references for the specialist' Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, IUCN/SSC Cetacean Specialist Group and ICRAM, Rome
This definitive handbook launches a new chapter in cetacean conservation with its investigation into the habitat needs and protection requirements of some 84 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. This is the first work to bridge the separate disciplines of marine protected areas (MPAs) and cetacean conservation.
The first part of the book outlines the principles for creating the best possible MPAs for cetaceans, stemming from the identification of critical habitat and through an inclusive process involving all stakeholders – local community, NGOs, researchers, the fishing and tourism industries, along with government planners and wildlife managers.
The second part covers each of the 18 marine regions around the world. Included are marine region maps and tables outlining proposed and existing MPAs, detailed checklists for creating and implementing MPAs, an explanation of biosphere reserves, and relevant international legislation. The book also looks at regulation of international trade and hunting, fisheries agreements and promotion of whale watching, ecotourism and other non-consumptive economic policies.

About this title

About the Author:

Erich Hoyt is Senior Research Associate of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and Co-director of the Far East Russia Orca Project. He is author of 13 books, eight of them on whales and dolphins.

Review:

'This is an excellent book and addresses its title very well.' Environmental Conservation 32 'Erich Hoyt's handbook is an admirable, timely and highly welcome contribution to these efforts. This will no doubt become the 'bible' of cetacean habitat conservation efforts.' Michael Stachowitsch, Marine Ecology 27 'A highly recommended handbook and a beacon for authors of future conservation-and management-oriented compilations, whether they be for marine and terrestrial species.' Michael Stachowitsch, Marine Ecology 27

About this edition

• Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd.
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1844070646
• ISBN 13: 9781844070640
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384