Marine Biology - Hardcover

Peter Castro

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ISBN 10: 0072509341 ISBN 13: 9780072509342

This fifth edition covers the basics of marine biology and takes a global, non-regional perspective to emphasize that the world’s oceans and seas are an integrated system that cannot be understood by looking in any one person's own backyard. For many students this is a new perspective. One aspect of this global approach is the deliberate inclusion of examples from many different regions and ecosystems so that as many students as possible, not just in North America but around the world, will find something relevant to their local areas or places they have visited. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors.

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From the Publisher:

Presentation of geological, physical and chemical properties of oceans (at non-majors level) as they relate to marine biology. This central theme is repeated throughout the text.
Multiple learning aids throughout text, including: Review Boxes, Boxed Essays, Key Concept Summaries, Chapter Outlines, Extensive Glossary, End-of-Chapter Thought Questions and Further Reading References.
New end-of-chapter Internet references called "Marine Biology on the Net." Lists web site descriptions (not URL's) which students can access through the Castro/Huber web site.
"Further Readings" sections at end-of-chapters have been completely rewritten
NEW end-of-chapter "Do It Yourself Summary" contains fill-in-the-blank exercises as a review of chapter material.
Over 40 new photos and 70 full color illustrations give this book a dynamic new look.
New, revised design improves overall appearance of the text and creates a cleaner look.
Added coverage in Chapter 1 on ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Includes photos and text to describe this new method of marine exploration.
New up-to-date coverage of El Ni�o, Red Tides & Harmful Algal Blooms (Chapter 14), and Pfiesteria (Chapter 5).
Chapter 5 now incorporates a more current system of classification.
Dynamic new web site features quizzing, hot links, Do-It-Yourself Summaries, Sample Syllabi and more!

About the Author:

Peter Castroa Professor of Biological Sciencesat theCalifornia State Polytechnic University.

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