The destruction of marine habitats and the marine environment generally results from the ‎cumulative impact of several threats, such as fishing (bycatch, illegal and ghost fishing), pollution in ‎all its forms (chemical, organic and physical), and climate change. All these threats have contributed ‎to the degradation of the seabed and marine biodiversity. Endangered vertebrates are ‎the most affected by these problems. ‎

This book presents scientific information on the biology and ecology of sea turtles, sharks, and ‎cetaceans, as well as fisheries' impact on these endangered species to enhance conservation and ‎management efforts. ‎