{"title":"Bob Kearney","description":"\u003cp\u003eBob Kearney’s works invite readers into vivid explorations of the natural world, blending keen scientific observation with a storyteller’s eye. His books often delve into marine life and fishing, offering insights framed by rich, engaging narratives that appeal to enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances detailed memoir and informative biography, Kearney crafts personal reflections alongside broader ecological themes. Readers can expect a thoughtful fusion of experience and knowledge, creating a unique voice within the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fishing-in-the-good-old-days-by-bob-kearney-9780522878349","title":"Fishing in the Good Old Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reflection on the fishing exploits of yore contrasted against our changing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBob Kearney has been addicted to recreational fishing and is a devout keeper of the legends and lore of the Australian angler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is also a world authority on fisheries and marine ecosystem management. In \u003cem\u003eFishing in the Good Old Days\u003c\/em\u003e, Kearney looks back on his six decades of experience as a fisherman in earnest pursuit of the iconic jewfish off the rocks and beaches of northern New South Wales. He recalls unforgettable adventures, colourful personalities, the thrill of the chase and, yes, the ones that got away. Along the way, he exposes the environmental consequences of poorly planned coastal activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKearney also addresses a serious question: Is the holistic experience of fishing for fun now truly not as good as it was in the 1960s?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, this question rests on many others about recreational and commercial fishing practice, fisheries management, coastal and marine conservation, and the impact of the terrestrial world, including through human population growth and climate change. With a grasp of scientific research as acute as his ear for the anglers' voices of his youth, Kearney demonstrates that the answer to his question is far from straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631726678252,"sku":"9780522878349","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3918033482374.jpg?v=1751979077"},{"product_id":"pacific-skipjack-by-bob-kearney-9781760467647","title":"Pacific Skipjack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe south-western Pacific is the only region in the world where all tuna stocks have a \u003cem\u003e'healthy'\u003c\/em\u003e status. It supports the acknowledged best researched and managed tuna fishery on the planet. With skipjack tuna being the most important renewable natural resource in the region, the fishery is crucial to the economic and wider social wellbeing of Pacific Island peoples, who are now largely managing these resources for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAstonishingly, while many individuals, groups, organisations, institutions, and governments from around the world were involved in the establishment of this gigantic fishery, it came into being mainly through the vision and tenacious efforts of a single young Australian scientist, Dr. Bob Kearney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePacific Skipjack\u003c\/em\u003e, Kearney tells the story of how he crossed paths, and sometimes swords, with philanthropists, bankers, fishing executives, scientists, lawyers, government leaders and representatives from many nations, and even the Indonesian military, in personally designing, obtaining funding for, administering, and demonstrating the scientific and commercial value of his dream experiment, carried out across more than thirty million square kilometres of ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712074350828,"sku":"9781760467647","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760467647-pacific-skipjack-1.jpg?v=1791847249"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bob-kearney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}