
Practical Handbook of Marine Science
Michael J. Kennish(Author)
CRC Press
3rd Edition
Published on 27. December 2000
Book
Hardback
896 pages
978-0-8493-2391-1 (ISBN)
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Description
As a practicing professional in the field of marine science you need easily accessible, accurate and up-to-date information at your fingertips. Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference containing the critical information necessary to meet the multidisciplinary research needs of all marine scientists, researchers, and anyone involved in managing marine resources. Consisting of a user-friendly multi-sectional format, this single volume databook offers extensive, illustrative, and tabular reference material covering all the major disciplines related to the sea.
What's new in the New Edition
Presented in an easy-to-use, logically arranged format Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition serves as a quick reference to all disciplines of marine science. While building on the strong base provided by the previous editions, this is a completely updated version that includes:
Completely revised text to reflect the latest knowledge in marine science
Extensive references from recent sources (1995-2000)
Current tables
A wealth of new illustrations and tables
Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and is a quick and easy reference to a multitude of marine science subjects. Although this state-of-the art reference has been designed for marine scientists; administrators and other professionals who deal with the management of marine resources - and the investigation of anthropogenic impacts on marine systems - will find the information accessible and useful. The Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition is your first resource when you need current, concise, and detailed data.
What's new in the New Edition
Presented in an easy-to-use, logically arranged format Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition serves as a quick reference to all disciplines of marine science. While building on the strong base provided by the previous editions, this is a completely updated version that includes:
Completely revised text to reflect the latest knowledge in marine science
Extensive references from recent sources (1995-2000)
Current tables
A wealth of new illustrations and tables
Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and is a quick and easy reference to a multitude of marine science subjects. Although this state-of-the art reference has been designed for marine scientists; administrators and other professionals who deal with the management of marine resources - and the investigation of anthropogenic impacts on marine systems - will find the information accessible and useful. The Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition is your first resource when you need current, concise, and detailed data.
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Series
Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Marine biologists, marine chemists, marine geologist, physical oceanographers, fishery scientists, Environmental/Coastal Managers
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
370 s/w Tabellen
370 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1733 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-2391-1 (9780849323911)
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Content
PHYSIOGRAPHY
Ocean Provinces
Dimensions
Physiographic Provinces
Benthic and Pelagic Provinces
MARINE CHEMISTRY
Seawater Composition
Major Constituents
Minor and Trace Elements
Nutrient Elements
Gases
Organic Compounds
Dissolved Constituent Behavior
Vertical Profiles
Salinity
PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Subject Areas
Properties of Seawater
Temperature
Salinity
Density
Open Ocean Circulation
Wind-Driven Circulation
Surface Water Circulation
Thermohaline Circulation
Estuarine and Coastal Ocean Circulation
Estuaries
Coastal Ocean
MARINE GEOLOGY
Plate Tectonics Theory
Seafloor Topographic Features
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Deep Ocean Floor
Continental Margins
Sediments
Deep Ocean Floor
Continental Margins
MARINE BIOLOGY
Introduction
Bacteria
Phytoplankton
Major Toxonomic Groups
Primary Productivity
Zooplankton
Zooplankton Classifications
Benthos
Benthic Flora
Benthic Fauna
Coral Reefs
Nekton
Fish
Crustaceans and Cephalopods
Marine Reptiles
Marine Mammals
Seabirds
MARINE POLLUTION AND OTHER ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS
Introduction
Types of Anthropogenic Impacts
Marine Pollution
Other Anthropogenic Impacts
Conclusions
INDEX
Ocean Provinces
Dimensions
Physiographic Provinces
Benthic and Pelagic Provinces
MARINE CHEMISTRY
Seawater Composition
Major Constituents
Minor and Trace Elements
Nutrient Elements
Gases
Organic Compounds
Dissolved Constituent Behavior
Vertical Profiles
Salinity
PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Subject Areas
Properties of Seawater
Temperature
Salinity
Density
Open Ocean Circulation
Wind-Driven Circulation
Surface Water Circulation
Thermohaline Circulation
Estuarine and Coastal Ocean Circulation
Estuaries
Coastal Ocean
MARINE GEOLOGY
Plate Tectonics Theory
Seafloor Topographic Features
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Deep Ocean Floor
Continental Margins
Sediments
Deep Ocean Floor
Continental Margins
MARINE BIOLOGY
Introduction
Bacteria
Phytoplankton
Major Toxonomic Groups
Primary Productivity
Zooplankton
Zooplankton Classifications
Benthos
Benthic Flora
Benthic Fauna
Coral Reefs
Nekton
Fish
Crustaceans and Cephalopods
Marine Reptiles
Marine Mammals
Seabirds
MARINE POLLUTION AND OTHER ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS
Introduction
Types of Anthropogenic Impacts
Marine Pollution
Other Anthropogenic Impacts
Conclusions
INDEX