Announcing the new, fully revised 2nd Edition of Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises: A world handbook for cetacean habitat conservation and planning by Erich Hoyt

Published in July 2011 by Earthscan, this insightful Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) book on marine protected areas (MPA) and cetacean habitat has been written by Erich Hoyt; WDCS Senior Research Fellow and Scientific Advisor to Global Ocean.

Worldwide in coverage, the book reveals the inside story on existing and planned marine protected areas (MPAs), marine national parks and sanctuaries for whales and dolphins around the world.

This story of pioneer conservation efforts in the marine realm is designed to be a key resource for scientists, students, wildlife conservation agencies and anyone who cares about whales and dolphins, and the special places where they live.

Since most of the world's MPAs promote whale and dolphin watching and responsible marine ecotourism, the book is also being used by keen cetacean watchers to find some of the best places to watch the 87 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises in 125 countries and territories around the world!

Along with the book, a detailed map has been produced to illustrate more than 700 existing and proposed cetacean MPAs and sanctuaries worldwide, with illustrations by Pieter Folkens. Download this incredible resource HERE

How do I get a copy?

Books may be ordered at discount through the WDCS Shop, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.com or through the publisher www.earthscan.co.uk. For more information visit:

http://www.cetaceanhabitat.org/cetacean_protected_areas.php or http://web.mac.com/erich.hoyt/www.erichhoyt.com/MPA.html

Banner Image: ©Lucy Molleson 2011 (from Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises)