Ecological geography of the sea /

This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compart...

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Main Author: Longhurst, Alan R.
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston, MA : Academic Press, ©2007.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compartments, which are then subdivided into secondary compartments. *Includes color insert of the latest in satellite imagery showing the world's oceans, their similarities and differences *Revised and updated to reflect the latest in oceanographic research *Ideal for anyone interested in understanding ocean ecology -- accessible and informative.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 542 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-525) and index.
ISBN:9780080465579
0080465579