Introducing Oceanography - Brossura

Thomas, David; Bowers, David G.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1780460015 ISBN 13: 9781780460017

Casa editrice: Dunedin Academic Pr Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

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 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 has been written by two leading oceanographers to provide a succinct overview of the science of the study of the seas for students and for the interested adult wanting a topical guide to this enormous and complex subject. The initial chapters describe the oceans and the forces at work within them. The authors 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, this book is intended for those whose interest in oceanography has been stimulated, perhaps by media coverage of declining resources or climate change and who want to know more. Technical terms are kept to a minimum and are explained in a glossary.

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Informazioni sull?autore

David N. Thomas and David C. Bowers are colleagues at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, Wales, although Professor David N. Thomas currently spends much of his time working at the Marine Centre of the Finnish Environment Institute in Helsinki.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Dunedin Academic Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1780460015
• ISBN 13: 9781780460017
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 151
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile