Oceans (Biomes of the Earth) - Hardcover

Trevor Day

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816053278 ISBN 13: 9780816053278

Publisher: Facts on File Inc, 2006

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Trevor Day has written many books on life and Earth sciences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0816053278
• ISBN 13: 9780816053278
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 252
• Illustrator: Richard Garratt