Antarctic Seals

Research Methods and Techniques

R. M. Laws (St Edmund's College, Cambridge)

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Cambridge University Press
11 June 2009

Marine & freshwater mammals

Despite its remote and seemingly rigorous environment, the Antarctic is the world's most important habitat for seals, currently supporting more seals than all other parts of the world combined. As various national Antarctic programmes were established to study these animals, the need to standardize techniques became apparent. This book, arising from work by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (Group of Specialists on Seals), gives a detailed account of well-tried and, where possible, agreed methodologies, techniques, procedures and rationale for the collection and initial analysis of data on the biology and population ecology of Antarctic seals. This volume will not only help facilitate comparisons between different regions of Antarctica, but will also provide a guide for those studying seals in other parts of the world and those carrying out research on other large mammal species.

Edited by: R. M. Laws (St Edmund's College Cambridge)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 610g
ISBN: 9780521111768
ISBN 10: 0521111765
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 11 June 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface D. B. Siniff; Introduction R. M. Laws; 1. Identification of species R. M. Laws; 2. Estimation of population sizes A. W. Erickson, D. B. Siniff and A. J. Harwood; 3. Immobilization and capture A. W. Erickson and M. N. Bester; 4. Marking techniques and programmes A. W. Erickson, M. N. Bester and R. M. Laws; 5. Telemetry and electronic technology J. L. Bengtson; 6. Behaviour I. Stirling, R. L. Gentry and T. S. McCann; 7. Killing methods W. N. Bonner; 8. Morphometrics, specimen collection and preservation W. N. Bonner and R. M. Laws; 9. Genetic based studies for stock separation P. D. Shaughnessy, R. J. Hofman, T. E. Dowling and W. M. Brown; 10. Collection of material for determination of organochlorine and heavy metal levels P. D. Shaughnessy; 11. Age determination T. S. McCann; 12. Reproduction R. M. Laws and A. A. Sinha; 13. Diet J. P. Croxall; 14. Bioenergetics S. S. Anderson, D. Costa and M. A. Fedak; 15. Development of technology and research needs R. M. Laws; 16. Appendices; Index.

Reviews for Antarctic Seals: Research Methods and Techniques

...clearly written for seal scientists, but a scholar interested in seals or seal research will find the book informative. T.L. Hufford, Choice ...a handbook of methods and techniques to be used as a guide in the study of antarctic seals..this comprehensive volume will serve as a valuable reference not only for those studying seals in the Antarctic, but also worldwide...I found the volume very well edited...the line drawings, figures, and tables were clear and informative... I like this book, not only because it brings together a wide range of topics and contains a wealth of information relating to the methods and techniques involved in seal research, but also because it identifies research needs and areas where technology needs to be developed. The SCAR Group of Specialists on Seals, Dr. Laws, and all the authors should share a sense of great satisfaction in the production of this volume. It will be of primary interest to all those who study seals whether they are professional biologists or students. Marine Mammal Science