Marine Biology

Name: Marine Biology
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ISBN: 9780073524160

ISBN-10: 0073524166

ISBN-13: 9780073524160

Edition: 8th 2010

Authors: Peter Castro, Michael E. Huber

List price: $140.99

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Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology.

Book details

List price: $140.99
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 11/16/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 9.10" wide x 11.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 2.882
Language: English




The Science of Marine Biology



The Sea Floor



Chemical and Physical Features of Seawater and the World Ocean



Fundamentals of Biology



The Microbial World



Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants



Marine Animals Without a Backbone



Marine Fishes



Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals



An Introduction to Marine Ecology



Between the Tides



Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea



Life on the Continental Shelf



Coral Reefs



Life Near the Surface



The Ocean Depths



Resources from the Sea



The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment



The Oceans and Human Affairs