Encyclopedia of Marine Science

ISBN-13: 9780816050222 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 626 str.

C. Reid Nichols; Robert G. Williams

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An invaluable reference, "Encyclopedia of Marine Science" explores the principal areas and issues of this core science discipline in more than 600 entries, 20 essays, and more than 200 black-and-white photographs and line illustrations. This comprehensive new encyclopedia brings together information on marine science from its component and affiliate sciences, along with information on technology, commerce, business, society, history, and more.Detailed entries cover concepts, technologies, phenomena, organisms, treaties and legal issues, research stations, places and geographical features, vessels, experiments, marine sanctuaries, scientists and lawmakers, programs, organizations, occupations and careers, and other subjects related to marine science.