Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science

Author:   Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College) ,  Robert Ellis (Orange Coast College) ,  Robert Ellis (Orange Coast College)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Edition:   10th edition
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9780357452752


Pages:   720
Publication Date:   01 January 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10th edition gives you a basic understanding of the complexities and uncertainties involved in ocean use as well as its role in sustaining life on Earth. Thoroughly updated with the latest findings from the field, the text includes new coverage of important issues such as climate change. Emphasizing the science process throughout, it helps you see how concepts from other scientific fields relate to topics in oceanography. Co-author Robert Ellis draws from his experience managing research projects and educational programs throughout the world, and a diverse group of National Geographic Explorers share their unique insights on key concepts. In addition, MindTap equips you with a wealth of anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions.

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Author:   Tom Garrison (Orange Coast College) ,  Robert Ellis (Orange Coast College) ,  Robert Ellis (Orange Coast College)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Brooks/Cole
Edition:   10th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 23.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 28.40cm
Weight:   1.701kg
ISBN:  

9780357452752


ISBN 10:   0357452755
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   01 January 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The Origin of the Ocean. 2. A History of Marine Science. 3. Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics. 4. Ocean Basins. 5. Sediments. 6. Water and Ocean Structure. 7. Ocean Chemistry. 8. Circulation of the Atmosphere. 9. Circulation of the Ocean. 10. Waves. 11. Tides. 12. Coasts. 13. Life in the Ocean. 14. Primary Producers. 15. Marine Animals. 16. Marine Communities. 17. Marine Resources. 18. The Ocean and the Environment. Afterword. Appendix 1. Measurements and Conversions. Appendix 2. Geologic Time. Appendix 3. Latitude and Longitude, Time, and Navigation. Appendix 4. Maps and Charts. Appendix 5. The Beaufort Scale. Appendix 6. Taxonomic Classification of Marine Organisms. Appendix 7. Periodic Table of the Elements. Appendix 8. Working in Marine Science. Appendix 9. The World Ocean Seafloor.

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Tom Garrison (Ph.D., University of Southern California) was an inspiring professor of marine science for over 47 years at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California -- one of the largest undergraduate marine science departments in the United States. Dr. Garrison also held an adjunct professorship at the University of Southern California and won multiple teaching and education awards during his career. A founding member of the Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement, he wrote a regular column for the journal OCEANOGRAPHY and enjoyed writing for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine. Dr. Garrison was an Emmy Award team participant as writer and science adviser for the PBS syndicated Oceanus"" television series as well as a writer and science adviser for ""The Endless Voyage"" -- a set of TV programs on oceanography. His widely used textbooks in oceanography and marine science are college market bestsellers, and 42 years of teaching allowed him to pass his oceanic enthusiasm to more than 65,000 students."" Robert Ellis (M.E.S.M., University of California, Santa Barbara) has been teaching marine, earth and environmental science courses in both the classroom and the field since 2000. He serves as associate professor in the marine science department at Orange Coast College in Southern California and director of the OCC Public Aquarium. When not on campus, Professor Ellis often helps to develop and teach international field courses in marine science and management in various parts of the Caribbean, Central America and the South Pacific. His graduate work focused on marine resource management at UC Santa Barbara, and he has participated in and managed research projects and educational programs in many parts of the world. He and wife Katie have two wonderful kids, Kalen and Abigail.

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