Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises: A World Handbook for Cetacean Habitat Conservation
Erich Hoyt

"Worldwide in coverage, the 520-page book reveals the inside story on existing and planned marine protected areas (MPAs), national parks and sanctuaries around the world. It is designed to be a key resource for scientists, research institutions, students, wildlife conservation agencies, MPA managers, and anyone who cares about cetaceans 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 84 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises in more than 100 countries around the world. The book includes a special colour section of cetacean illustrations and photographs, 30 maps and figures, 9 case studies, more than 54 tables and boxes, references and index". WDCS website.

Marine Mammal Biology: An Evolutionary Approach
by A. Rus Hoelzel (Editor)

"Experts in the field of marine mammal biology are brought together in this accessible text for students of marine biology, ecology, and evolution. Coverage encompasses diversity and zoogeography, the evolution of marine mammals, anatomy and physiology, and sensory systems, as well as vocal anatomy, patterns of movement, reproductive strategies, population genetic structure, and conservation and management. B&w photos are included. The intended audience for the book also includes professionals with an interest in marine mammals, evolutionary pattern and process, zoology, and ecology. Hoelzel is a molecular ecologist who has studied marine mammal populations for some 20 years. He is affiliated with the University of Durham, UK". Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
by Randall R. Reeves, Brent S. Stewart, Phillip J. Clapham, James A. Powell and Pieter Folkens (Illustrator). 2002.

"This book describes in fascinating detail all 120 species of the world's whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea lions, manatees, Marine and Sea Otters, and the Polar Bear. Features more than 320 illustrations, 418 photographs, and 123 maps, this new guide offers more authoritative, up-to-date, and accessible information than any book previously published on the subject.
Includes: Full-color paintings, some depicting males and females, juveniles, subspecies, or special features. Color photographs showing appearance in the wild and illustrating typical behaviors. Life history data, range and habitat, facts about social organization, surface behaviors, swimming, and diving. Information on mating behavior, breeding, and the rearing of young. Details about food items and foraging techniques. Estimates of population in the wild, plus current and historic threats. A useful illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide".

The Sensory Physiology of Aquatic Mammals
by Alexander Ya Supin, Vladimir V. Popov, A. Ia Supin, Alla M. Mass. 2001.

"The Sensory Physiology of Aquatic Mammals presents current findings in the study of the sensory functions of aquatic mammals, with an emphasis on hearing, vision, and somatic senses. These senses have not been well researched prior to this volume. The book opens with a discussion of the anatomy and mechanics of the cetacean middle and inner ear and demonstrates what makes it particularly sensitive to high frequencies; it then focuses on vision in aquatic mammals: specifically, those with centrally-symmetric eye optics with a quasi-spherical lens and hemispheric eyecup. Finally, The Sensory Physiology of Aquatic Mammals concludes with a comparative analysis of sensory systems of aquatic mammals and terrestrial mammals".

CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition 
by Leslie A. Dierauf, Frances M. D. Gulland (eds.). 2001.

"CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is the only handbook specifically devoted to marine mammal medicine and health. With 66 contributors working together to craft 45 scientifically-based chapters, the text has been completely revised and updated to contain all the latest developments in this field. Building upon the solid foundation of the previous edition, the contents of this book are light-years ahead of the topics presented in the first edition.
Filled with captivating illustrations and photographs, the Handbook guides you through the natural history of cetaceans, pinnipeds, manatees, sea otters, and polar bears. Prepared in a convenient, easy-to-use format, it is designed specifically for use in the field. Covering more than 40 topics, this one-of-a-kind reference is packed with data. The comprehensive compilation of information includes medicine, surgery, pathology, physiology, husbandry, feeding and housing, with special attention to strandings and rehabilitation. The CRC Handbook of Marine Mammal Medicine, Second Edition is still a must for anyone interested in marine mammals".

Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology
by Annalisa Berta (Author), James L. Sumich. 1999.

"This book, by two leading marine mammalogists, is a succinct yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals. With chapters on the evolutionary history of the principle lineages, major organ systems, diving physiology, diet, sound production and echolocation, reproductive behavior, and conservation biology, this book will be required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals".

Biology of Marine Mammals 
by John E., III Reynolds, Sentiel A. Rommel (eds.). 1999.

"Marine biologists and researchers present ten contributions comparing marine mammals with one another and with terrestrial mammals, providing a framework for fundamental biological and ecological concepts. They describe functional morphology, sensory systems, energetics, reproduction, communication and cognition, behavior, distribution, population biology, and feeding ecology. Also detailed are the creatures' physiological adaptations for such activities as diving, thermoregulation, osmoregulation, and orientation that enable marine mammals to exploit their aquatic environment. Includes information on marine toxicants and their possible effects on marine mammals". -- Copyright © 2000 Book News, Inc., Portland

Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals
by John R. Twiss, Randall R. Reeves, Suzanne Montgomery (eds.). 1999.

"Emphasizing the complex and diverse issues surrounding the conservation of marine mammals, 31 scholars, researchers, and conservationists review the history, current status, and future implications of national and international marine mammal legislation, the concept of ecosystem management, interactions of marine mammals with fisheries, the contemporary whaling debate, and public attitudes toward marine mammals. Some controversies addressed include recent efforts directed at conserving the Florida manatee, the Hawaiian monk seal, the North Atlantic right whale, and other endangered species". -- Copyright © 2000 Book News, Inc.

Marine Mammals and Noise
by W. John Richardson, Charles R. Greene Jr., Charles I. Malme, Denis H. Thomson. 1995.

"Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book discusses, among many other topics, just how well marine mammals hear, how noisy the oceans have become, and what effects these new sounds have on marine mammals. The baseline of ambient noise, the sounds produced by machines and mammals, the sensitivity of marine mammal hearing, and the reactions of marine mammals are also examined. An essential addition to any marine biologist's library, Marine Mammals and Noise will be especially appealing to marine mammalogists, researchers, policy makers and regulators, and marine biologists and oceanographers using sound in their research".