Practical Handbook of Marine Science 4th Edition

Practical Handbook of Marine Science

A comprehensive and interdisciplinary reference covering the major scientific disciplines related to the marine environment. The fourth edition brings together current information on physical, chemical, biological, and geological marine science, with expanded coverage of climate change, coastal ecosystems, food webs, productivity, and marine resource management.

Key Features

• Covers physical, chemical, biological, and geological marine science
• Includes a new section on climate change and its effects
• Explores estuaries, beaches, barrier islands, and coastal environments
• Covers shellfish, macroalgae, food chains, and food webs
• Examines trophic dynamics and system productivity
• Addresses physical, chemical, and biological alterations in marine ecosystems
• Provides extensive information on anthropogenic impacts on marine environments
• Includes comprehensive coverage of coastal resource management
• Features approximately 1,000 tables and illustrations
• Useful for marine scientists, researchers, students, administrators, and resource-management professionals