Introducing Oceanography
Introducing Oceanography Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Humans depend on the oceans for many resources, but at the same time their impacts on the marine systems around the…
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Introducing Oceanography
Two thirds of our planet is covered by oceans and seas. Humans depend on the oceans for many resources, but at the same time their impacts on the marine systems around the world are of increasing concern. Over recent decades developments in ocean science have dramatically improved our understanding of the key role oceans play in the Earth System, and how vital they are for regulating global climate.
The initial chapters describe the oceans and the forces at work within them. Introducing Oceanography has been written by two leading oceanographers to provide a succinct overview of the science of the study of the seas for students and for the interested adult wanting a topical guide to this enormous and complex subject. The authors then discuss the effects of light, the chemistry of the seas and the food web before surveying biological oceanography in the main oceanic regions. The final