The Physiology of Dolphins

The Physiology of Dolphins is a robust, up-to-date reference. It provides a collection of review chapters from leaders in the field of dolphin ecophysiology, making it essential for instructors, researchers, and graduate students interested in the physiological and anatomical adaptations that make life possible for these charismatic marine mammals. Showcasing recent technological developments, it covers the complete physiology of these marine mammals and includes information on the current threats for dolphins and whales from environmental pressures such as climate change, overfishing, pollution, and our increasing human presence in the ocean. This is an excellent reference providing easy-to-follow details of the latest available research methods and some of the newer technologies that are expanding the field of marine mammal physiology.

Chapter 1. Studying dolphin physiology
Chapter 2. Energetic costs of rest and locomotion in dolphins
Chapter 3. Thermoregulation
Chapter 4. Muscles and movement
Chapter 5. Cardiovascular physiology in dolphins and other cetaceans
Chapter 6. Respiratory physiology in the dolphin and other whales
Chapter 7. Diving physiology in dolphins and human
Chapter 8. Genetic and molecular adaptations
Chapter 9. Neurophysiology
Chapter 10. Sensory physiology in delphinids
Chapter 11. Kidneys and osmoregulation
Chapter 12. Reproductive physiology of dolphins
Chapter 13. Immunology
Chapter 14. Human impacts on dolphins: Physiological effects and conservation