The Curious Life of Krill

A Conservation Story from the Bottom of the World

Stephen Nicol (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

256 Seiten

2018
Island Press (Verlag)
978-1-61091-853-4 (ISBN)

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The world’s leading krill scientist takes readers on a journey to discover the biology and unexpected beauty of krill.

An eminent krill scientist takes us on a journey through the dark, icy world of krill.

Krill. It’s a familiar word that conjures oceans, whales, and swimming crustaceans. Scientists say they are one of most abundant animals on the planet. But few can accurately describe krill or explain their ecological importance. Eminent krill scientist Stephen Nicol wants us to know more about these enigmatic creatures and how we can protect them as Antarctic ice melts. This engaging account takes us to the Southern Ocean to learn firsthand the difficulties and rewards of studying krill in their habitat. From his early education about the sex lives of krill in the Bay of Fundy to a krill tattoo gone awry, Nicol uses humor and personal stories to bring the biology and beauty of krill to life.

Stephen Nicol, one of the world's foremost experts on krill, has spent decades as an Antarctic krill research scientist and program leader for the Australian government. He is an adjunct professor in the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, in Hobart, and is the recipient of the Australian Antarctic Medal for outstanding contributions to Antarctic research.

Erscheinungsdatum	14.06.2018
Verlagsort	Washington
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
ISBN-10	1-61091-853-3 / 1610918533
ISBN-13	978-1-61091-853-4 / 9781610918534
Zustand	Neuware