The Facts on File Dictionary of Marine Science
Charton, Barbara
ISBN 10: 0816023697 ISBN 13: 9780816023691
Published by Facts On File, Incorporated, 1990
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Synopsis:
Thoroughly revised and updated, The Facts On File Dictionary of Marine Science contains over 2,500 entries-500 new to this edition-dealing with the basic vocabulary of marine science. Revised information on time scales, an updated chronology of significant events, and a taxonomic classification of living organisms are also included. New entries include: abyssal rocks, Luis Alvarez, celestial navigation, giant squid, global warming, microfossils, off-shore drilling, phosphorescence, saw sharks, and zoantharia.
About the Author: Barbara Charton is currently an adjunct professor at the Pratt Institute, School of Liberal Arts and Science, specializing in environmental science, ecology, and chemistry.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Facts on File Dictionary of Marine ...
Publisher: Facts On File, Incorporated
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good