PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Erich Hoyt has spent four decades working with whales, dolphins and porpoises to understand their daily lives and to protect their habitat in the oceans. His work as Research Fellow for Whale and Dolphin Conservation has contributed to the designation of large marine protected areas in the ocean. In 2013, Hoyt received the Mandy McMath Conservation Award from the European Cetacean Society for his body of work on marine conservation. He is the author of 25 books for adults and children, including Creatures of the Deep, Planktonia, The Earth Dwellers and Orca: The Whale Called Killer. He lives and works in Bridport, Dorset.
"[Review of hardcover edition: ] An interesting and beautiful global overview of cetaceans Part pictorial guide, part research over-view, part coffee table book, and part call to action, and brimming with incredibly beautiful photographs showing cetaceans in action, this book will appeal to many readers in its attractive, easy-to-read format This book is very ambitious in its scope and meets many of its objectives Comprehensive, colourful, and full of interesting facts, it does an excellent job of showing the diversity of cetaceans around the world and raising awareness of conservation challenges and concerns for their future An excellent addition to your natural history and conservation library--Ted Armstrong ""Canadian Field-Naturalist"" (10/1/2017 12:00:00 AM) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Despite its name, the Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises is no dry, encyclopedic tome Instead, Erich Hoyt's 300-page labor of love for all things cetacean focuses on stories of more than 90 species of wild whales, dolphins, and porpoises, with over 300 photographs and illustrations Hoyt draws on his decades of experience studying and writing about cetaceans, and has created an excellent up-to-date resource with the latest insights into our understanding of cetaceans-- ""Hakai Magazine"" (1/5/2018 12:00:00 AM) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Gorgeous photographs accompany details of the basic biology of these marine mammals A rich and detailed learning resource--Raine Sillito ""Green Teacher Magazine"" (3/29/2021 12:00:00 AM) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Marine researcher and conservationist Hoyt (Weird Sea Creatures, 2013) introduces readers to the field of cetaceans with this eye-catching and appealing work Beginning with an overview of the intertwined history of whales and humans, the book's following sections provide context on methods of research at sea and an introduction to the basic biology (anatomy, migration, social behavior, and more) of cetaceans Thought-provoking questions peppered throughout the text on topics such as invasive research tools and recent whale strandings will help to keep the reader engaged There are complete chapters devoted to baleen whales, toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises The appendix comprises approximately a quarter of the book's content, with profiles of 90 recognized species of cetaceans, including information on their length, weight, habitat and range, diet, social notes, and conservation status The attractive layout features dazzling photos on almost every page spread The book concludes with a list of ways individuals can get involved as citizen scientists, in addition to a list of sources and resources and an index An accessible volume for school and public libraries--Maren Ostergard ""Booklist"" (12/12/2017 12:00:00 AM) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Required reading In the beautifully illustrated Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises, award-winning author and whale researcher Erich Hoyt takes readers into the field for an intimate encounter with the roughly 90 species of cetaceans that live in the world's oceans Drawing on a comprehensive familiarity with the current revolution in cetacean studies, Hoyt provides unique insights into the life histories of these compelling marine mammals His impassioned argument for the ongoing need for international protection of at-risk populations and their increasingly damaged habitat is impossible to ignore-- ""Canadian Geographic Newsletter"" (8/1/2017 12:00:00 AM) [Review of hardcover edition: ] The photographs are remarkable in their clarity, offering striking depictions of whales, dolphins, and porpoises in their natural habitats Particularly arresting are the underwater photographs; these provide a perspective that few humans will ever see These photographs seem powerful enough to imbue readers with an affinity for these animals that good drawings and interesting anecdotes cannot Recommended Lower-division undergraduates and general readers--S R Fegley ""Choice Magazine"" (6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM) Best Reference Titles of 2017 List-- ""Library Journal"" (2/28/2018 12:00:00 AM)"
