Our sea turtles : a practical guide for the Atlantic and Gulf, from Canada to Mexico / Blair and Dawn Witherington.

Author/creator Witherington, Blair E., 1962-
Other author Witherington, Dawn.
Format Book
PublicationSarasota, Florida : Pineapple Press, Inc., [2015]
Descriptionxi, 282 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm
Subjects
Sea turtles--North Atlantic Ocean.
Sea turtles--Mexico, Gulf of.

Contents Part One: Understanding our sea turtles -- The species -- Sea turtle form and function -- Life cycle and life history -- Ecology -- Part Two: Experiencing our sea turtles -- Our sea turtles on land -- Our sea turtles in the water -- Our sea turtles in captivity -- Part Three: Saving our sea turtles.
Abstract "Blair and Dawn Witherington intimately reveal the lives of sea turtles in Our Sea Turtles: A Practical Guide to the Atlantic and Gulf from Canada to Mexico. The book's pithy, well-organized sections are lavishly illustrated. It is a guide for anyone who is the least bit curious about these fascinating marine animals. Bite-sized installments harmonize with multiple images on each page to make this book a unique and entertaining resource. The story it tells covers understanding, experiencing, and saving Our Sea Turtles, with descriptions of how these endangered animals contribute to our happiness and why they deserve a helping hand." --Amazon.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2014049117
ISBN9781561647361 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
ISBN1561647365 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
Stock numberIngram Pub Services, Attn: Benton Tatum 1 Ingram Blvd, LA Vergne, TN, USA, 37086 SAN 631-8630

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner NC Stacks QL666.C536 W568 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold