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It is now nine years since the first edition appeared and much has changed in marine science during that time. For example, satellites are now routinely used in remote sensing of the ocean surface and hydrothermal vents at sea noor spreading centres have been extensively researched. The second edition has been considerably expanded and reorganised, and many new figures and tables have been included. Every chapter has been carefully updated and many have been rewritten. A new chapter on man's use of the oceans has been included to cover satellites and position fixing, renewable energy sources in the sea, seabed minerals, oil and gas, pollution and maritime law. In this edition we have also referred to a number of original references and review articles so that readers can find their way into the literature more easily. As in the first edition, PSM has been mainly responsible for the text and HC for the illustrations, although each has responded to advice from the other and also from many colleagues. In this context readers should note that the illustrations form an integral and major part of the book. The text will almost certainly be too concise for many readers if they do not study the illustrations carefully at the same time. The book has been written as an introductory text for students, although it can serve anyone who is beginning a study of the sea.

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Author:   P.S. Meadows
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.389kg
ISBN:  

9789401573313

ISBN 10:   940157331
Pages:   285
Publication Date:   13 November 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 The Sea as an Environment.- 2 Oceanic Circulation and Water Movement.- 3 Physics and Chemistry of the Oceans.- 4 The Pelagic Environment.- 5 Ocean Bed Formation.- 6 The Benthic Environment.- 7 The Intertidal Zone.- 8 Estuaries and Salt Marshes.- 9 Fisheries and Farming.- 10 Tropical Inshore Environments.- 11 Man’s Use of the Oceans.

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