Marine Biology
9th Edition
Published on 28. September 2012
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-0-07-352420-7 (ISBN)
Description
Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1309 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-352420-7 (9780073524207)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Peter Castro a Professor of Biological Sciences at the California State Polytechnic University.
Michael E. Huber a Chair of GESAMP (Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection).
Michael E. Huber a Chair of GESAMP (Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection).
Content
Chapter 1 The Science of Marine Biology
Chapter 2 The Sea Floor
Chapter 3 Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean
Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Biology
Chapter 5 The Microbial World
Chapter 6 Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants
Chapter 7 Marine Animals Without a Backbone
Chapter 8 Marine Fishes
Chapter 9 Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
Chapter 10 An Introduction to Marine Ecology
Chapter 11 Between the Tides
Chapter 12 Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Chapter 13 Life on the Continental Shelf
Chapter 14 Coral Reefs
Chapter 15 Life Near the Surface
Chapter 16 The Ocean Depths
Chapter 17 Resources from the Sea
Chapter 18 The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment
Chapter 19 The Oceans and Human Affairs
Chapter 2 The Sea Floor
Chapter 3 Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean
Chapter 4 Fundamentals of Biology
Chapter 5 The Microbial World
Chapter 6 Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants
Chapter 7 Marine Animals Without a Backbone
Chapter 8 Marine Fishes
Chapter 9 Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
Chapter 10 An Introduction to Marine Ecology
Chapter 11 Between the Tides
Chapter 12 Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Chapter 13 Life on the Continental Shelf
Chapter 14 Coral Reefs
Chapter 15 Life Near the Surface
Chapter 16 The Ocean Depths
Chapter 17 Resources from the Sea
Chapter 18 The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment
Chapter 19 The Oceans and Human Affairs