Introducing Oceanography (introducing Earth And Environmental Sciences)
by David N. Thomas /
2012 / English / EPUB
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Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Over recent
decades, developments in ocean science have dramatically improved
our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth's
system, and how vital they are for regulating global climate.
Humans depend on the oceans for many resources, but, at the same
time, their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of
increasing concern. Introducing Oceanography provides a succinct
overview of the science of the study of the seas and is a topical
guide to this enormous and complex subject. Initially, the book
describes the oceans and the forces at work within them. It then
discuss the effects of light, the chemistry of the seas, and the
food web, before surveying biological oceanography in the main
oceanic regions. The final chapter looks at the methodology of
ocean study. Copiously illustrated, the book's technical terms are
kept to a minimum and are explained in a glossary. *** "An amazing,
engaging, and completely user-friendly survey, 'Introducing
Oceanography' is enthusiastically recommended for public library
collections and any individuals curious to learn more..." - The
Midwest book Review, Library Bookwatch, January 2013, The Science
Shelf [Subject: Oceanography, Earth Science]
Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Over recent
decades, developments in ocean science have dramatically improved
our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth's
system, and how vital they are for regulating global climate.
Humans depend on the oceans for many resources, but, at the same
time, their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of
increasing concern. Introducing Oceanography provides a succinct
overview of the science of the study of the seas and is a topical
guide to this enormous and complex subject. Initially, the book
describes the oceans and the forces at work within them. It then
discuss the effects of light, the chemistry of the seas, and the
food web, before surveying biological oceanography in the main
oceanic regions. The final chapter looks at the methodology of
ocean study. Copiously illustrated, the book's technical terms are
kept to a minimum and are explained in a glossary. *** "An amazing,
engaging, and completely user-friendly survey, 'Introducing
Oceanography' is enthusiastically recommended for public library
collections and any individuals curious to learn more..." - The
Midwest book Review, Library Bookwatch, January 2013, The Science
Shelf [Subject: Oceanography, Earth Science]
