First published in 1993, The Biology of the Southern Ocean has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. Drawing on the considerable volume of information published in the last ten years, this second edition retains the format that made the first edition a popular bestseller, while updating the information with the latest research results available. The book begins with a description of the physico-chemical environment and, in a logical sequence, covers phytoplankton and primary production, the sea ice microbial communities and the secondary...
First published in 1993, The Biology of the Southern Ocean has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. Dra...
There is extensive concern about the impact of fishing on coral reef structure and, conversely, the impact of decreasing coral on fisheries, and stress on coral reefs seems to be increasing due to global warming, coral disease, and pollution. Written by a team of notable authorities in coral reef research and fisheries management, this book examines the short- and long-term consequences of trends in coral health for fisheries. Its inclusive coverage makes this an important resource for coral reef specialists, fishery scientists and managers, marine and conservation biologists, zoologists,...
There is extensive concern about the impact of fishing on coral reef structure and, conversely, the impact of decreasing coral on fisheries, and stres...
At an increasingly global scale, aquatic scientists are heavily entrenched in understanding the fate of marine ecosystems in the face of human-altered environments. Oil spill disasters, especially large-scale tragedies like Exxon Valdez (EV) and Deepwater Horizon (DWH), have left uncertain and indelible marks on marine ecosystems. This reference addresses EV impacts to the Prince William Sound ecosystem 20-years later, chronic effects to pink salmon, waterfowl and sea otters, and the collapse of the herring fishery.
At an increasingly global scale, aquatic scientists are heavily entrenched in understanding the fate of marine ecosystems in the face of human-altered...
Suppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would you need to think about to allow it to live in the ocean? How would you keep it warm? What would you design to allow it to dive for very long periods to extreme depths? Where would it find water to drink? How would you minimize the cost of swimming, and how would it find its prey in the deep and dark? These questions and more are examined in detail throughout this book.
Marine Mammal Physiology: Requisites for Ocean Living is the first textbook focused on how marine mammals live in the sea from a physiological point of...
Suppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would you need to think about to allow it to live in the ocean? How would you keep it warm? What w...
