It is extensively referenced to the scientific literature, with approximately 3000 bibliography entries, and the appendix includes biographies of famous scientists and a definitive listing of all known marine mammals. This text is sure to be an invaluable reference on marine mammals for a large audience of researchers, students at all levels, and the general public."
- SOUTHEASTERN NATURALIST

"This impressive reference would make an excellent addition to any library..."-ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS AND VOLCANOES (February 2003)

"Very highly recommended for students, professionals, researchers and lay people with an interest in marine mammals."
-WILDLIFE ACTIVIST (Fall 2002)
"...an excellent resource for beginning research. ...This encyclopedia is very highly recommended for all academic and larger public libraries."
-Teresa Bowden, Villanova University Falvey
Memorial Library for E-STREAMS (September 2002)

"...students beginning postgraduate study on marine mammals and researchers and academics working on marine mammals will find it indispensable."
-Ivan Lawler, James Cook University of North Queensland for JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY (September 2002)

"...this is a fascinating volume. If you are interested in marine mammals, you will buy this book."

"It is likely to become a standard reference book in many libraries."
-Paul E. Nachtigall for AQUATIC MAMMALS (2002)
-Don E. Wilson, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. for JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY (2002)

"...provides a generally effective and efficient mode for transmitting information from the vast literature reviewed by the authors...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration."
-SCIENCE (July 2002)