Sea ice /

Over the past 20 years the study of the frozen Arctic and Southern Oceans and sub-arctic seas has progressed at a remarkable pace. This third edition of Sea Ice gives insight into the very latest understanding of the how sea ice is formed, how we measure (and model) its extent, the biology that live...

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Other Authors: Thomas, David N. (David Neville), 1962- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Over the past 20 years the study of the frozen Arctic and Southern Oceans and sub-arctic seas has progressed at a remarkable pace. This third edition of Sea Ice gives insight into the very latest understanding of the how sea ice is formed, how we measure (and model) its extent, the biology that lives within and associated with sea ice and the effect of climate change on its distribution. How sea ice influences the oceanography of underlying waters and the influences that sea ice has on humans living in Arctic regions are also discussed.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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