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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2018-05-08
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN
- 9781610918534
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Island Press
ISBN-10
1610918533
ISBN-13
9781610918534
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239527421
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Curious Life of Krill : a Conservation Story from the Bottom of the World
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Animals / Marine Life, Global Warming & Climate Change, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-961065
Reviews
A captivating little book... Nicol does a superb job of distilling crustacean biology, hard-won personal experience, and interesting history into a book that never gets a chance to outstay its welcome. If you have even the slightest interest in books on oceanography, marine ecosystems, or the many interesting creatures that live here you should most certainly add this book to your reading list ., As the Antarctic ecosystem warms, it becomes ever more important that we understand the biology of krill and how their adaptation to climate change will impact the other varied species that feed on them. Of interest to marine scientists and anyone concerned for the future of our oceans., The Curious Life of Krill takes the reader deep into the Southern Ocean ... Nicol writes passionately about [krill] biology, exploitation, and management., Builds a clear and credible picture of the Southern Ocean krill story based on the career of a biologist committed to the subject., A gem...this book entertains as much as informs...Nicol is the ideal krill champion, giving us facts and history interwoven with anecdotes, personal experiences, and insights into the lives of these fascinating creatures...Having read it once, I immediately wanted to read it again., Krill expert Stephen Nicol transports us to the world of one of the ocean's most important, least-understood creatures. A krill is indeed curious: its ability to shrink when short of food, its intricate relationship with Antarctic sea ice, and its critical role in great-whale ecosystems. Read this book and you will understand our human relationship with krill, and feel that you have swum with it through Antarctic seas., Marine scientist Nicol's passion for krill ...certainly comes across...those seeking a very accessible entry point to marine biology and conservation will find it here., Few scientists delight in the subjects of their study with the renaissance manner of Nicol. In The Curious Life of Krill , Nicol combines science, philosophy, art, and conservation to tell a deeply personal story of his life's work: Antarctic krill. He does so with insight, humor, and engaging, accessible prose that encourages us to think bravely and broadly about how to look after our world. For this we should be deeply grateful., The book is an ode to Antarctic krill... [Its] conversational...style makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation., The Curious Life of Krill offers a newfound appreciation for the complex ecology of a species we have much to learn from, and many reasons to protect. An exceptional and impressively informative study... unreservedly recommended ., "Marine scientist Nicol's passion for krill...certainly comes across...those seeking a very accessible entry point to marine biology and conservation will find it here." - Publishers Weekly "As the Antarctic ecosystem warms, it becomes ever more important that we understand the biology of krill and how their adaptation to climate change will impact the other varied species that feed on them. Of interest to marine scientists and anyone concerned for the future of our oceans." - Library Journal "The book is an ode to Antarctic krill... [Its] conversational...style makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation." - Science News "The Curious Life of Krill and Spying on Whales are the enthusiastic account of two distinguished scientists who know how to write for a lay as well as specialist readership and who have not allowed their critical minds to suppress their sense of wonder at the richness of their subject matter. Both books make important contributions to the literature of natural history." - Times Literary Supplement "The Curious Life of Krill takes the reader deep into the Southern Ocean...Nicol writes passionately about [krill] biology, exploitation, and management." - Nature "Fascinating...Nicol's book deftly explains [krill's] life history and critical place in marine ecosystems." - Hakai Magazine newsletter "A captivating little book...Nicol does a superb job of distilling crustacean biology, hard-won personal experience, and interesting history into a book that never gets a chance to outstay its welcome. If you have even the slightest interest in books on oceanography, marine ecosystems, or the many interesting creatures that live here you should most certainly add this book to your reading list." - Inquisitive Biologist "The Curious Life of Krill offers a newfound appreciation for the complex ecology of a species we have much to learn from, and many reasons to protect. An exceptional and impressively informative study...unreservedly recommended." Midwest Book Review "Few scientists delight in the subjects of their study with the renaissance manner of Nicol. In The Curious Life of Krill, Nicol combines science, philosophy, art, and conservation to tell a deeply personal story of his life's work: Antarctic krill. He does so with insight, humor, and engaging, accessible prose that encourages us to think bravely and broadly about how to look after our world. For this we should be deeply grateful." - Nick Gales, Director, Australian Antarctic Division "An essential reflection on an essential set of creatures. With wit and hard-earned wisdom, Stephen Nicol reveals how krill drive the ecosystems at the bottom of the world and how, in an era of profound climate change, they require our most careful attention." - Paul Greenberg, Correspondent for Frontline's "The Fish on My Plate," and author of "Four Fish" and "American Catch" "Krill expert Stephen Nicol transports us to the world of one of the ocean's most important, least-understood creatures. A krill is indeed curious: its ability to shrink when short of food, its intricate relationship with Antarctic sea ice, and its critical role in great-whale ecosystems. Read this book and you will understand our human relationship with krill, and feel that you have swum with it through Antarctic seas." David Agnew, Director of Science, Marine Stewardship Council, An essential reflection on an essential set of creatures. With wit and hard-earned wisdom, Stephen Nicol reveals how krill drive the ecosystems at the bottom of the world and how, in an era of profound climate change, they require our most careful attention., Fascinating ...Nicol's book deftly explains [krill's] life history and critical place in marine ecosystems.
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
595.3/89
Table Of Content
Foreword Preface Chapter 1 Oceans of Krill Chapter 2 Going with the Floes Chapter 3 Labors of Love Chapter 4 Bringing Krill to Life Chapter 5 Antarctic Fast Food Chapter 6 Eating Krill Chapter 7 Conventional Approaches Chapter 8 Krill Futures Acknowledgments Glossary Further Reading About the Author Index
Synopsis
"Makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation." -- Science News 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 alive., "Makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation." -- Science News 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 when pressed, few people can accurately describe krill or explain their ecological importance. Antarctic krill have used their extraordinary adaptive skills to survive and thrive for millions of years in a dark, icy world far from human interference. But with climate change melting ice caps at the top and bottom of the world, and increased human activity and pollution, their evolutionary flexibility to withstand these new pressures may not be enough. Eminent krill scientist Stephen Nicol wants us to know more about this enigmatic creature of the sea. He argues that it's critical to understand krill's complex biology in order to protect them as the krill fishing industry expands. This account of Antarctic krill-one of the largest of eighty-five krill species-takes us to the Southern Ocean to learn firsthand the difficulties and rewards of studying krill in its habitat. Nicol lays to rest the notion that krill are simply microscopic, shrimplike whale food but are in fact midway up the food chain, consumers of phytoplankton and themselves consumed by whales, seals, and penguins. 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 alive. In the final chapters, he examines the possibility of an increasingly ice-free Southern Ocean and what that means for the fate of krill-and us. Ocean enthusiasts will come away with a newfound appreciation for the complex ecology of a species we have much to learn from, and many reasons to protect., Shortlisted for the Margaret Scott Prize in the 2019 Premier's Literary Prizes. "Makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation." 'Science News 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 when pressed, few people can accurately describe krill or explain their ecological importance. Antarctic krill have used their extraordinary adaptive skills to survive and thrive for millions of years in a dark, icy world far from human interference. But with climate change melting ice caps at the top and bottom of the world, and increased human activity and pollution, their evolutionary flexibility to withstand these new pressures may not be enough. Eminent krill scientist Stephen Nicol wants us to know more about this enigmatic creature of the sea. He argues that it's critical to understand krill's complex biology in order to protect them as the krill fishing industry expands. This account of Antarctic krill-one of the largest of eighty-five krill species-takes us to the Southern Ocean to learn firsthand the difficulties and rewards of studying krill in its habitat. Nicol lays to rest the notion that krill are simply microscopic, shrimplike whale food but are in fact midway up the food chain, consumers of phytoplankton and themselves consumed by whales, seals, and penguins. 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 alive. In the final chapters, he examines the possibility of an increasingly ice-free Southern Ocean and what that means for the fate of krill-and us. Ocean enthusiasts will come away with a newfound appreciation for the complex ecology of a species we have much to learn from, and many reasons to protect.
LC Classification Number
QL444.M338N53 2018
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