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The Fur Seals And Fur-seal Islands Of The North Pacific Ocean
Hardcover
Environmental StudiesGeneral United States HistoryMarine Life
ISBN13: 9781024817997
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 608
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Fur Seals and Fur-seal Islands of the North Pacific Ocean offers a detailed historical and scientific account of fur seals and the fur-seal industry in the North Pacific. Focusing particularly on the Asiatic fur-seal islands, this comprehensive work delves into the natural history, behavior, and ecological significance of these marine mammals. Authored by the United States Commission on Fur-Seal Investigations, with contributions from David Starr Jordan, Leonhard Stejneger, and George Archibald Clark, the book provides valuable insights into the management and conservation efforts of the time.
A valuable resource for naturalists, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of wildlife conservation and human industry. This book remains a relevant study of resource management and the delicate balance between economic interests and environmental stewardship.
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