{"product_id":"guide-to-the-manta-and-devil-rays-of-the-world-paperback","title":"Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGuy Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Fernando\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarc Dando\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManta and devil rays are some of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean. Driven forward by powerful beats of wing-like pectoral fins, these filter feeders search the waters for prey, their horn-like head fins giving rise to ancient mariners' tales of fearsome devilfish dragging boats into the ocean depths. Beloved by scuba divers and marine biologists alike, these impressive animals have never had a comprehensive field guide dedicated to them--until now. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World \u003c\/i\u003eincludes detailed information on the identification, characteristics, threats, and distribution for each species in this family. Illustrated with more than 200 color photos, drawings, and plates, this guide also contains an expansive introduction to the general taxonomy, biology, and behavior of these iconic animals. This book will be an essential resource for fisheries management and international trade enforcement, and for anyone involved in ongoing manta and devil ray research and conservation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first dedicated field guide for manta and devil rays\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaustive treatment of every aspect related to their identification and biology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled with 200+ color drawings, photos, and diagrams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e is chief executive and founder of the Manta Trust. \u003cb\u003eDaniel Fernando\u003c\/b\u003e is associate director of the Manta Trust and cofounder of the Blue Resources Trust. \u003cb\u003eMarc Dando\u003c\/b\u003e is a scientific illustrator and publisher. His books include \u003ci\u003eSharks of the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to Sharks of the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(both Princeton). \u003cb\u003eGiuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara \u003c\/b\u003eis an Italian marine conservation ecologist who has worked for forty years to advance knowledge of marine mammals and cartilaginous fishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757008421152,"sku":"9780691183329","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f7b91ad99727039618128d000e402ea5.webp?v=1780091405","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/guide-to-the-manta-and-devil-rays-of-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}