Marine ecology : processes, systems, and impacts / Michel J. Kaiser [and others] ; with contributions from Peter J. le B. Williams [and others].
| Other author/creator | Kaiser, Michel J. |
| Other author/creator | Williams, Peter J. leB. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xxviii, 501 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm |
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| Contents | Primary production processes -- Microbial ecology : production and the decomposition of organic material -- Secondary production -- Estuaries -- Rocky and sandy shores -- Pelagic ecosystems -- Continental shelf seabed -- The deep sea -- Mangrove forests and seagrass meadows -- Coral reefs -- Polar regions -- Fisheries -- Aquaculture -- Disturbance, pollution, and climate change -- Conservation. |
| Abstract | "Opening with an overview of the major processes and interactions of marine ecology, the book goes on to explore the diverse systems from which the marine environment is composed, from estuaries to seabeds and from the deep sea to polar regions. The final section examines human activities that impact the marine environment--fisheries, aquaculture, pollution, and global warming--before considering measures that can be taken to mitigate their adverse effects on it. Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts is an essential resource for any student wishing to develop a well-balanced, informed understanding of this fascinating subject. The second edition offers enhanced coverage of socioeconomic issues and climate change and new "Hot Topic" text boxes that discuss contemporary research"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011292657 |
| ISBN | 9780199227020 |
| ISBN | 0199227020 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH541.5.S3 M2567 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |