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Elements of Marine Ecology: An Introductory Course
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Product Description
The broad definition of ecology is the study of organisms in relation to their surroundings. This book presents marine ecology as a coherent science, providing undergraduate students with an essential foundation of knowledge in the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of today's courses.
A new chapter 'Human impact on the marine environment' focuses on issues such as marine pollution, global warming, ocean management, marine nature reserves, and the effects of fisheries and aquaculture. New material has also been added on deep-sea hydrothermal vents and coral reefs, features such as El Nino, and ocean processes including the microbial loop, dissolved organic matter (DOM), and dimethyl sulphide (DMS).
A highly accessible survey for undergraduate students
A classic text completely revised and updated by a new author
A new chapter covers the topical area of human impacts on the marine environment
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #491684 in Books
- Published on: 1998-01-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 448 pages
Editorial Reviews
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...it contains lots of useful and interesting information, which can be relied upon. The book covers al the oceans of the world and contains a comprehensive bibliography updated for the earlier editions. Recommended.
Torpedo 28, Sept 1998 News Bulletin (British Marine Life Study Society)
Customer Reviews
The marine biology undergraduates best buy!
I bought this book back when I was an undergraduate, it was recommended then by a lecturer. Its a fantastic overview of so many aspects of marine biology, with a large number of references to follow up. Everything is covered, from plankton biology to the chemical composition of seawater, underwater physics to fishing methods.
I think I must have referenced this book in nearly all my undergraduate pieces of work! Even now I have this book near my desk, and I don't know any other marine biologists my age who don't own this or have read it.
In summary, if you are looking for a comprehensive title, and can't be bothered when writing reports to slave through the library, this is the book for you!
