Biological OceanographyISBN: 978-0-632-05536-4
Paperback
416 pages
January 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
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This modern textbook of biological oceanography is aimed at
students taking oceanography, marine biology and marine sciences
courses. It covers recent developments such as the molecular
techniques (including sequence data) that have allowed a
re-examination of the ocean's microbial ecology and the role of the
various trophic groups in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow and
climate control.
- Major topics covered include phytoplankton bloom, microbial
food web, marine biogeography, global climate change and an
overview of fisheries oceanography.
- Difficult concepts are explained in a straightforward manner,
making this book accessible to undergraduates, graduates and
researchers alike.
- Features a chapter on important numerical models which have
become indispensable in biological oceanography.
- Further details of key terms and important topics are
highlighted in boxes
- Models, formulas, methodologies, and techniques are described and explained throughout.
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