Voyage of Discovery: Fifty Years of Marine Research at Canada's Bedford Institute of Oceanography - Hardcover

David N. Nettleship (Editor-in-Chief

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0993644309 ISBN 13: 9780993644306

Publisher: BIO-Oceans Association, 2014

Synopsis

Voyage of Discovery summarizes BIO research results on the oceanography of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. In a series of 48 papers by research staff from all marine disciplines at BIO, the history of Canadian oceanography before BIO and a broad cross-section of the Institute's work from 1962 to 2012 are featured with emphasis on contributions to Canadian and global understanding/management of the marine environment. Divided into 12 sections with a Preface and Epilogue, VOD is the most extensive overview of the history and scientific accomplishments of BIO under one cover: Historical Roots, Arctic Studies, Ocean Life, Ocean Circulation and Chemistry, Hydrography and Seabed Mapping, Geological Oceanography, Fisheries-Ecosystems-Aquaculture, Marine Contamination, Technology and Instrument Development, Energy Developments, BIO and the Law of the Sea, and the BIO Experience. This book's well written text (almost half-million words) and 500+ illustrations (most in color) will appeal to a broad readership from professional oceanographers and environmental/resource managers and decisions-makers to marine science students and lay persons interested in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and their present status and future welfare. REVIEWS "A magnificent volume!"-Prof Tim Birkhead, FRS, Sheffield "An important perspective on ocean research and reflects the growth of oceanography in Canada"-Prof Robert Fournier, Oceanography, Dalhousie "A durable homage to the first 50 years at this pre-eminent oceanographic institute in Canada and the world"-Dr Trevor Swerdfager, ADM Ocean Science "An incredible book, from both a historical and science content perspective, and in being an attractive, quality piece of work"-Dr Stephen Locke, AGC Director ABOUT THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF David Nettleship spent 25 years at BIO as head of the CWS Seabird Research Unit, and after retirement served as president and director of BIO-Oceans Association.

About this edition

• Publisher: BIO-Oceans Association
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0993644309
• ISBN 13: 9780993644306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 460