"Return to the Sea" portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals - from giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times. This fascinating account of the origin of various marine mammal lineages, some extinct, others extant but threatened, is for the non-specialist. Set against a backdrop of geologic time, changing climates, and changing geography, evolution is the unifying principle that helps us to understand the present day diversity of marine mammals and their responses to environmental challenges. Annalisa Berta explains current controversies and explores patterns of change taking place today, such as shifting food webs and predator-prey relationships, habitat degradation, global warming, and the effects of humans on marine mammal communities.
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"Engaging... Stimulating... A compelling story of the history and biology of marine mammals that will delight while it informs readers." --Bioscience "A good introduction to marine mammal evolution."--The Guardian "Rarely does one have the opportunity to read a book that is written in an enjoyable and accessible way, scientifically accurate, and based in a wide and updated range of literature."--Marine Mammal Science
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Annalisa Berta is Professor in the Department of Biology at San Diego State University. She has served as the President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and Associate Editor of the scientific journal Marine Mammal Science.
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Excellent introduction and review of the evolution , diversity and adaptation of seals , walrus , whales and dolphins , manatees , polar bears and sea otters . Written by an evolutionary biologist for a non-scientific audience , this book is very accessible to the lay reader . So many fascinating facts and ideas , I was often left craving for more . There is also a broad section on conservation . The illustrations are wonderful
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