Marine mammal research : conservation beyond crisis
2005
Montgomery, Suzanne |
Perrin, W. F. |
Ragen, Timothy J. |
Reeves, Randall R. |
Reynolds, John Elliott |
Marine mammal conservation presents a number of challenges for scientists and other stakeholders, especially using natural resources in ways that avoid crisis management. Scientists play the special role of providing vital information to decision makers to help them understand long-term consequences of their actions and avoid crises before they develop.