JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Year with the Seals: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea's Most Charismatic and Controversial Creatures.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 19. P. 34 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

"A Year with the Seals: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea's Most Charismatic and Controversial Creatures" by Alix Morris explores the contentious debates surrounding booming seal populations in North America. The author delves into the perspectives of locals in Maine who blame seals for attracting sharks and impacting tourism, as well as the viewpoint of fishermen who believe seal hunting bans have affected salmon populations. Morris also highlights the research of biologists and conservationists who attribute dwindling fish populations to overfishing, climate change, and pollution. The book offers an evenhanded perspective on the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/05, Vol. 272, Issue 19, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:185089654
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