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Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World

By Dr. Guy Stevens and Dr. Daniel Fernando and Marc Dando and Dr. Giuseppe Notarbartolo Di Sciara
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Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World offers a comprehensive overview of these fascinating oceanic creatures. Authored by leading experts, the book delves into the biology, behaviour, and fascinating world of manta and devil rays. It's an essential resource for marine enthusiasts, providing insights into species identification and the conservation challenges these majestic creatures face.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a fascination with marine life and an interest in the detailed study of manta and devil rays. It provides a comprehensive look at these magnificent creatures with stunning illustrations and scientific insights from renowned experts. Whether you're a marine biologist, a scuba diving enthusiast, or simply captivated by ocean wonders, this book offers in-depth knowledge and captivating imagery.

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Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World

Manta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of wing-like pectoral fins, these filter feeders search the waters for prey, their horn-like head fins giving rise to ancient mariners' tales of fearsome devilfish dragging boats into the ocean depths.

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Manta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of wing-like pectoral fins, these filter feeders search the waters for prey, their horn-like head fins giving rise to ancient mariners' tales of fearsome devilfish dragging boats into the ocean depths.

Beloved by scuba divers and marine biologists alike, these impressive animals have never had a comprehensive field guide dedicated to them—until now. Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World includes detailed information on the identification, characteristics, threats, and distribution for each species in this family. Illustrated with more than 200 colour photos, drawings, and plates, this guide also contains an expansive introduction to the general taxonomy, biology, and behaviour of these iconic animals. This book will be an essential resource for fisheries management and international trade enforcement, and for anyone involved in ongoing manta and devil ray research and conservation.

  • The first dedicated field guide for manta and devil rays
  • Exhaustive treatment of every aspect related to their identification and biology
  • Filled with 200+ colour drawings, photos, and diagrams

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Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World is praised for being both an accessible read and an excellent reference guide. It is considered an invaluable source of information about these fascinating marine creatures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691183329

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 200 color illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

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Dr. Daniel Fernando Dr. Giuseppe Notarbartolo Di Sciara Dr. Guy Stevens Marc Dando Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Guy Stevens is chief executive and founder of the Manta Trust. Daniel Fernando is associate director of the Manta Trust and cofounder of the Blue Resources Trust. Marc Dando is a scientific illustrator and publisher. His books include Sharks of the Worldand Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World(both Princeton). Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara is an Italian marine conservation ecologist who has worked for forty years to advance knowledge of marine mammals and cartilaginous fishes.

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