Introductory Oceanography (Introductory Oceanography, 9th Ed) - Hardcover

Thurman, Harold V.; Burton, Elizabeth A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0138570612 ISBN 13: 9780138570613

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2000

Synopsis

Introductory Oceanography approaches marine biology from an ecological perspective rather than a taxonomic one. This popular, straightforward, and comprehensive introduction emphasizes changes in the marine environment as a result of human activities, including sections of the Law of the Sea, petroleum and mineral resources, fisheries, and mariculture. Integrates environmental concerns, including, global warming, the depletion of the ozone layer, and marine productivity into relevant oceanography topics. Assesses the problem of marine pollution, including specific hazards such as plastics, petroleum, sewage, radioactive waste, halogenated hydrocarbons, and mercury. Issues include “Global Warming and Sea Level Rise” , “Beaches or Bedrooms: The Dynamic Coastal Environment,” “Sharks,” and “Illegal Immigration: Ballast Water and Exotic Species.” Ideal as an introduction to Oceanography.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A popular introduction to the study of the world's oceans that provides a straightforward and comprehensive presentation of the subject. It covers fundamental topics such as the origins of marine life, the physical properties of the oceans, and the chemistry of water. The book approaches marine biology from an environmental perspective rather than a taxomonic one.

From the Back Cover:

• Coastal Population Growth: A Global Ecosystem at Risk
• Coral Rocks! The Value of the World's Coral Reefs
• Global Warming and Sea Level Rise
• Human Impacts on Estuaries
• Ballast Water and Exotic Species
• Sharks
• Catch of the Day: Chilean Sea Bass
• Beaches or Bedrooms? The Dynamic Coastal Environment
• PCBs in Seawater
• Greenhouse Gases, Global CO2 Emissions, and Global Warming
• Lifestyles of the Large and Blubbery: The Blue Whale
• Dolphin-Safe Tuna: Oxymoron

The Issues are introduced in the text and are found in their entirety on the Introductory Oceanography companion Website.

HTTP://WWW.PRENHALL.COM/THURMAN

in addition to the Issues projects, the text-specific Website contains practice quizzes with extensive feedback for both correct and incorrect answers, and chapter-specific links to the best oceanography sites on the Internet.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0138570612
• ISBN 13: 9780138570613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 554