Introduction to Biology of Marine Life: 10th Edition

Key Features

• It includes an updated synopsis of oceanographic data that is collected via satellite technology
• It includes aspects of primary production in polar seas, as well as updates concerning natural phenomena that influence marine production
• It contains a summary of key aspects of the biology of marine fungi
• There is an expanded coverage of marine pollutants, the health of fisheries within Chesapeake Bay, and the long-lasting devastation caused by oil spills
• Covers the biology of coastal seas, offers even more coverage of the horrors of oil spills, as well as a revised look at the coastal disposal of sewage
• It explains the effects of climate change on coral reefs, an updated synopsis of the health of the world's reefs, and additional information about marine protected areas
• Includes new information about technological advancements in deep sea submersibles
• It contains state-of-the-art updates about global fisheries and landings, aquaculture, and the prognosis for the future.

About the Book: Introduction to Biology of Marine Life

This text continues to enlighten and engage students on the many wonders of marine organisms and the remarkable environments in which they live. Through Student Companion Website students will benefit from a variety of study aids, including chapter outlines, an interactive glossary, animated flash cards, and review questions. Carefully chosen links to relevant Web sites enable students to explore specific topics in more detail.

Contents

The Ocean as a Habitat

Patterns of Associations

Phytoplankton

Marine Plants

Microbial Heterotrophs and Invertebrates

Marine Vertebrates I: Fishes and Reptiles

Marine Vertebrates II: Seabirds and Marine Mammals

Estuaries

Coastal Seas

Coral Reefs

The Open Ocean

The Deep-Sea Floor

Harvesting Living Marine Resources

Glossary

Additional References

Index