Oceanic and anthropogenic controls of life in the Pacific Ocean : proceedings of the 2nd Pacific Symposium on Marine Sciences, Nakhodka, Russia, August 11-19, 1988 /

This volume presents a collection of original, multidisciplinary papers written by leading scientists from the various countries of the Pacific rim. The major topics covered are the origins of life in the marine environment; the changing distribution of biological parameters; hydrophysical and hydro...

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Corporate Authors: Pacific Symposium on Marine Sciences Nakhodka, Primorskii krai, R.S.F.S.R., SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ilichev, V. I., Anikiev, V. V.
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer, [1992]
Series:GeoJournal library ; v. 21.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume presents a collection of original, multidisciplinary papers written by leading scientists from the various countries of the Pacific rim. The major topics covered are the origins of life in the marine environment; the changing distribution of biological parameters; hydrophysical and hydrochemical processes; and the exploitation of ocean resources and the ensuing consequences. The material is divided into five parts. The Introduction (Part I) gives a comprehensive overview of the research activities of the IOC and related organisations. The following four parts of the book comprise a number of survey papers which deal with specific aspects of marine science in the Pacific Ocean. For researchers and decision makers interested in marine and environmental science with an emphasis on the Pacific Ocean.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 345 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789401127738 (electronic bk.)
9401127735 (electronic bk.)