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OverviewThis established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to marine ecological concepts and processes. Based on a wealth of international teaching expertise, An Introduction to Marine Ecology is written to be the basis for an entire undergraduate course in marine biology or ecology. It covers the trophic, environmental and competitive interactions of marine organisms, and the effects of these on the productivity, dynamics and structure of marine systems. The strength of the book lies in its discussion of core topics which remains at the heart of the majority of courses in the subject, despite an increasing emphasis on more applied aspects. The authors maintain the tradition of clarity and conciseness set by previous editions, and the text is extensively illustrated with colour plates, photographs and diagrams. Examples are drawn from all over the world. In this edition, the scientific content of the text has been fully revised and updated. An emphasis has been placed on human impacts, and completely new chapters have been added on fisheries, marine ecosystems, and human interference and conservation. Completely revised and updated with a twofold increase in the number of illustrations. Adopts a more applied approach in keeping with current teaching. New chapters on fisheries, the marine ecosystem, conservation and pollution. Based on a proven and successful course structure. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard. S. K. Barnes , R. N. HughesPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.10cm Weight: 0.624kg ISBN: 9781444313284ISBN 10: 1444313282 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 08 September 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Digital Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface. 1 The Nature and Global Distribution of Marine Organisms, Habitats and Productivity. 2 The Planktonic System of Surface Waters. 3 The Benthos of Continental Shelf and Littoral Sediments. 4 Salt-Marshes, Mangrove-Swamps, and Sea-Grass Meadows. 5 Rocky Shores and Kelp Forests. 6 Coral Reefs. 7 Pelagic and Benthic Systems of the Deep Sea. 8 Fish and Other Nekton. 9 Ecology of life Histories. 10 Speciation and Biogeography. 11 The Marine Ecosystem as a Functional Whole. 12 Human Interference and Conservation. References. IndexReviewsAuthor InformationR. S. K. Barnes is the author of An Introduction to Marine Ecology, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. R. N. Hughes is the author of An Introduction to Marine Ecology, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |