| Description |
xix, 252 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Biomes of the Earth |
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Biomes of the Earth.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-242) and index. |
| Contents |
Geography of the oceans -- Geology of the oceans -- Chemistry and physics of the oceans -- Atmosphere and the oceans -- Biology of the oceans -- Ecology of the oceans -- History and exploration of the oceans -- Uses of the oceans -- Health of the oceans -- Managing the oceans -- Glossary -- Bibliography and further reading -- Web sites -- Index. |
| Summary |
The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Changing sea levels, plate tectonics, chemical cycling, sedimentation, and the atmosphere greatly impact these habitats. The ocean's currents and sea level are tied closely to weather patterns and in turn to such issues as global warming and El Nino. Oceans provides a complete overview of the ecosystem that exists in these bodies of water. From the coastal wetlands to the deep ocean waters, the geography, geology, chemistry, and physics of oceans are thoroughly examined in this volume. Today, the impact that human use of ocean resources has on these habitats, including habitat loss and overharvesting, is in constant debate. Oceans looks at these possible threats and concludes with a balanced look at the ways to manage the oceans, as well as the future of this ecosystem. |
| Subject |
Marine ecology -- Juvenile literature.
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Ocean -- Juvenile literature.
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Marine ecology.
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Ocean.
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| Added Author |
Garratt, Richard, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
0816053278 |
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9780816053278 |
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