Antarctica Cruising Guide (Paperback)

~ Peter Carey (Author), Craig Franklin (Author)
Key Phrases: critically endangered, crahcater seals, kelp gulls, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands (more...)

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For many people, an Antarctic cruise is the dream of a lifetime. This is the definitive field guide to Antarctica for visitors travelling by luxury liner, adventure cruise or private boat. The authors are recognised world experts in Antarctic travel, wildlife and conservation, and the book is illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photographs.

Included are descriptions of the 26 most popular visitor sites on the Antarctic Peninsula, and the natural history of over 30 species of birds and mammals. Special attention is paid to explaining the threats to Antarctic conservation, including global warming, and there are tips on how visitors can minimise their own impact and help preserve this unique continent.

Measuring 5 x 7 inches, this beautiful little book fits neatly into a parka pocket and is fully illustrated with over 200 colour photographs, and 7 maps.

About the Author

Peter Carey is a zoologist who has made more than 60 trips to Antarctica working as a lecturer and expedition leader. He is director of the conservation organization SAFER (Subantarctic Foundation for Ecosystems Research). Craig Franklin is a zoology professor at the University of Queensland and has made more than 20 trips to Antarctica. He has published more than 100 scientific works, including articles in the academic journals Nature and Science.

 

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Product Details Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Awa Press (January 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0958262942 ISBN-13: 978-0958262941 Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,558 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #18 in  Books > Outdoors & Nature > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Excursion Guides #25 in  Books > Travel > Polar Regions > Antarctica #29 in  Books > Outdoors & Nature > Outdoor Recreation > Polar Regions

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critically endangered, crahcater seals, kelp gulls, dorsal tin, snow petrels, chinstrap penguins, giant petrels, leopard seals, southern elephant seal, ice shelves

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Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Skua Kelp, Antarctic Convergence, South America, Southern Ocean, Deception Island, Antarctic Sound, Near Threatened, Indian Ocean, Weddell Sea, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Treaty, South Orkneys, New Zealand

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must!!, February 26, 2007 By  N. Michele Marcinowski (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I met the authors on a recent cruise to Antarctica and could not wait to purchase the book. During the cruise, they gave insightful and interesting talks about the continent. Once they told us about the book I was first in line in Ushuaia, Argentina at the only bookstore where it was available as I was still away and the book was not available at Amazon.com yet. This book is a must for anyone thinking of going or is going to Antacrtica. It is a beautiful book and I went and saw a lot of the places in the book. It reads easily as there is plenty of information on the wildlife and various places to see, but there is not too much information to overwhelm you. It is also very compact and can easily be brought on a trip. My only regret is that I didn't have it before I went to Antarctica. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 26, 2008 By  TravelScribe (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews This is a great guide book designed for people cruising to Antarctica. The person who gave it one star doesn't know what s/he is talking about. It's not meant to be a coffee table book or a gift book: 5x7 is the ordinary (and very convenient) size for a guide book. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Good Introductory book, June 14, 2008 By  M. L. Bourque ""Travelbug"" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book is quite interesting as an introduction to visiting Antarctica. The contents deals with the oceanography of the area surrounding the continent. Title could be misleading if one thought that the book was a guide to various "cruises" or cruise ships that go to Antartica.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A must have, as the field guide, for your cruise This book is for those that are getting ready or are just thinking about a cruise to Antarctica. However, this is NOT about selecting a cruise line. Read more Published 8 months ago by Keir Campbell 1.0 out of 5 stars It's not what you think I bought this book as a gift for a scientist who will be going to Antarctica next year. It was a mistake. It doesn't have the information I was expecting. Read more Published 23 months ago by Demeter Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Awa Press (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0958262942
• ISBN-13: 978-0958262941
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,558 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must!!, February 26, 2007

By	N. Michele Marcinowski (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I met the authors on a recent cruise to Antarctica and could not wait to purchase the book. During the cruise, they gave insightful and interesting talks about the continent. Once they told us about the book I was first in line in Ushuaia, Argentina at the only bookstore where it was available as I was still away and the book was not available at Amazon.com yet. This book is a must for anyone thinking of going or is going to Antacrtica. It is a beautiful book and I went and saw a lot of the places in the book. It reads easily as there is plenty of information on the wildlife and various places to see, but there is not too much information to overwhelm you. It is also very compact and can easily be brought on a trip. My only regret is that I didn't have it before I went to Antarctica.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 26, 2008

By	TravelScribe (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This is a great guide book designed for people cruising to Antarctica. The person who gave it one star doesn't know what s/he is talking about. It's not meant to be a coffee table book or a gift book: 5x7 is the ordinary (and very convenient) size for a guide book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Introductory book, June 14, 2008

By	M. L. Bourque ""Travelbug"" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is quite interesting as an introduction to visiting Antarctica. The contents deals with the oceanography of the area surrounding the continent. Title could be misleading if one thought that the book was a guide to various "cruises" or cruise ships that go to Antartica.