Life in the Slow Lane: Ecology and Conservation of Long-Lived Marine Animals

This symposium proceedings examines several diverse groups of marine animals whose common life history traits make them unusually liable to human-induced population reductions. With long life-spans, slow growth rates, late maturity, and often relatively few young, these vulnerable animals may benefit from similar conservation strategies. Among these are most species of sharks and sea turtles, many cetaceans, sturgeons, and some teleosts (including groupers and Pacific rockfishes), as well as some seabirds and seals. The 20 papers in this volume cover life history, genetics, and population issues of these animals, as well as their management and conservation options.