Elements of Marine Ecology

by Frances Dipper

2021-01-01 13:42:01

The broad definition of ecology is the study of organisms in relation to their surroundings. This book presents marine ecology as a coherent science, providing undergraduate students with an essential foundation of knowledge in the structure and func... Read more

The broad definition of ecology is the study of organisms in relation to their surroundings. This book presents marine ecology as a coherent science, providing undergraduate students with an essential foundation of knowledge in the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of today''s courses.

A new chapterHuman impact on the marine environmentfocuses on issues such as marine pollution, global warming, ocean management, marine nature reserves, and the effects of fisheries and aquaculture. New material has also been added on deep-sea hydrothermal vents and coral reefs, features such as El Nino, and ocean processes including the microbial loop, dissolved organic matter (DOM), and dimethyl sulphide (DMS).



  • A highly accessible survey for undergraduate students
  • A classic text completely revised and updated by a new author
  • A new chapter covers the topical area of human impacts on the marine environment
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Book Details

File size9.21 X 6.13 X 0 in
Print pages448
PublisherButterworth (trade)
Publication date January 29, 1998
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780408710541

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