Cetacea

Cetacea provides comprehensive overviews of the whales, dolphins and porpoises found in European waters. Covering all European cetacean species, this volume explores their biology in detail, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat use, diet, mortality, and age determination. Economic significance, management issues, and future challenges for research and conservation are also thoroughly addressed.

Each species chapter features distribution maps, high-quality photographs, and key references for further study. The volume also includes a dedicated chapter on the rare and vagrant cetacean species recorded in Europe.

As part of the Handbook of the Mammals of Europe, this timely and detailed reference work represents an essential resource for academics, students, conservation practitioners, and professionals engaged in marine mammal research and management.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030440311
• ISBN13: 9783030440312
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 900 Pages