ABSTRACT
We present you with an updated reference book aimed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interested in Marine Biology. The textbook is designed to introduce the fundamentals of marine organisms and their ecological roles in the world’s oceans, and is organized by functional groups, emphasizing marine biodiversity rather than systematics or habitats. Each chapter has been written and peer-reviewed by renowned international experts in their respective fields, and includes updated information on relevant topics, from the microbial loop and primary production in the oceans, to marine megafauna and the impacts of projected climate change on marine life and ecosystems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|39 pages
Introduction to the Marine Environment
chapter Chapter 2|19 pages
Introduction to the Marine Environment from Physical and Chemical Perspectives
part Section II|284 pages
Functional Biodiversity of Marine Organisms
chapter Chapter 9|21 pages
Salt Marshes and Mangroves: Tidal Saline Wetlands Dominated by Vascular Plants
part Section III|49 pages
Topics of Current Interest