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Fishes of the Open Ocean: a Natural History and Illustrated Guide

By Julian Pepperell

Details the environment & biology of every major species of fish that inhabits the open ocean, an expanse that covers 330 million cubic miles & is the largest aquatic habitat on the Earth. A chapter on commercial & sport fisheries explores the human element in this realm & considers such issues as sustainability, catch-&-release initiatives, & the risks of extinction. 370 Color plates; 9x11 inches, 272 pgs.

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ISBN: 0-226-65539-3

EAN: 978-0-226-65539-0

Binding: Hardcover

Publish Date: 28/02/2010

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Between the surface of the sea & depths of two hundred meters lies a remarkable range of fish, generally known as pelagics, or open-ocean dwellers. These creatures are among the largest, fastest, highest-leaping, & most migratory fish on the entire planet. Beautifully adapted to their world, they range from tiny drift fish & plankton-straining whale sharks to more streamlined predators such as tuna, marlin, sailfish, & wahoo.

Fishes of the Open Ocean, from leading marine biologist & world authority on the subject Julian Pepperell, is the first book to comprehensively describe these fishes & explore the complex & often fragile world in which they live. In what will be the definitive book on the subject for years to come—&, with over three hundred color images, the most lavishly produced as well—Pepperell details the environment & biology of every major species of fish that inhabits the open ocean, an expanse that covers 330 million cubic miles & is the largest aquatic habitat on the Earth. The first section of the book introduces the various evolutionary forms these fish have taken, as well as the ways in which specific species interact & coevolve with others in the food web. A chapter on commercial & sport fisheries explores the human element in this realm & considers such issues as sustainability, catch-&-release initiatives, & the risks of extinction.

The second section of the book provides species accounts of open ocean dwellers organized by group, with overviews & general descriptions that are inclusive of range & distribution, unique physiological & morphological attributes, & the role of each species within its ecosystem. Global distribution maps, original illustrations from renowned artist & scientist Guy Harvey, & truly stunning images from some of the world’s leading underwater photographers round out this copiously illustrated volume.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Julian Pepperell, PhD
, is one of the best-known marine biologists in the world and a leading authority on marlin, sailfish, tuna, and sharks. He has conducted research on these fishes in partnership with governments across the globe for over thirty years and is an adjunct professor at a number of universities. He is past president of the Australian Society for Fish Biology and recipient of the prestigious Conservation Award from the International Game Fish Association.
Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, and conservationist. In 1999 he collaborated with the Oceanographic Center of Nova Southeastern University to create the Guy Harvey Research Institute, providing scientific information for effective conservation and restoration of fish biodiversity.

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Weight 3.2 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 1 × 11 in

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