Oceanography : an invitation to marine science /

"Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10th edition gives you a basic understanding of the complexities and uncertainties involved in ocean use as well as its role in sustaining life on Earth. Thoroughly updated with the la...

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Main Authors: Garrison, Tom, 1942-2016 (Author), Ellis, Robert (College teacher) (Author)
Corporate Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Australia : Boston, MA National Geographic Learning ; Cengage Learning, [2022]
Edition:Tenth edition.
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Summary:"Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10th edition gives you a basic understanding of the complexities and uncertainties involved in ocean use as well as its role in sustaining life on Earth. Thoroughly updated with the latest findings from the field, the text includes new coverage of important issues such as climate change. Emphasizing the science process throughout, it helps you see how concepts from other scientific fields relate to topics in oceanography. Co-author Robert Ellis draws from his experience managing research projects and educational programs throughout the world, and a diverse group of National Geographic Explorers share their unique insights on key concepts. In addition, MindTap equips you with a wealth of anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions." --Amazon.
Item Description:Published in association with the National Geographic Society.
Previous edition: 2016.
Physical Description:xxvi, 641 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits (some color) 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780357452752
0357452755
9780357644898
0357644891
9780357452769
0357452763