Encyclopedia of ocean sciences /

Major reference work, edited by John H. Steele, Karl K. Turekian, and Steve A. Thorpe, covering "the physical processes that drive the oceans and the chemical, biological, and geological disciplines" of marine research. It "also covers ancillary topics such as ocean technology, law of...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Steele, John H., 1926-2013 (Editor), Thorpe, S. A. (Oceanographer) (Editor), Turekian, Karl K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier ScienceDirect, ©2008.
Edition:2nd electronic ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Major reference work, edited by John H. Steele, Karl K. Turekian, and Steve A. Thorpe, covering "the physical processes that drive the oceans and the chemical, biological, and geological disciplines" of marine research. It "also covers ancillary topics such as ocean technology, law of the oceans, global programs, marine policy, the use of the oceans for food and energy, and the impact of pollution and climate changes. The many different methods used to study the oceans are covered, from ship-based systems to satellite remote sensing."
Physical Description:1 online resource (6 volumes) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780123744739
0123744733