Description: Marine Ecology by Michel J Kaiser Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts offers a carefully balanced and stimulating survey of marine ecology, introducing the key processes and systems from which the marine environment is formed, and the issues and challenges which surround its future conservation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The oceans cover the majority of the Earths surface; they influence our climate and provide a valuable source of food to billions of people. Yet despite its fundamental impact on our lives, many aspects of the marine environment remain a mystery to us.Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts offers a carefully balanced and stimulating survey of marine ecology, introducing the key processes and systems from which the marine environment is formed, and the issues and challenges which surround its future. Opening with an overview of the processes and interactions which are central to an understanding of marine ecology, the book goes on to explore the diverse systems from which the marine environment is composed, from estuaries to seabeds, the deep sea to polar regions. The final section examines human activities that impact upon the marine environment - fisheries, aquaculture, pollution, and global warming - before considering measures that can be taken to mitigate their adverse effects on thiscomplex, fragile environment. The importance of understanding and conserving the marine environment has never been more apparent. Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts is an essential resource for any student wishing to develop a well balanced, informed understanding of this fascinating subject.* Striking full colour illustrations and photographs bring visual impact to the material presented* Many detailed case studies enliven the text and add a further level of depth and insight* Key concepts and issues are treated from a global perspective, using examples from around the worldOnline Resource centreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts features:For students:* Hyperlinked bibliography* Links to useful websites* Exam and essay writing adviceFor lecturers:* Journal Clubs* Figures from the book, available to download Notes 2nd edition, with a new chapter on secondary production processes. Author Biography Michel J. Kaiser is with the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University. Martin J. Attrill is in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Plymouth. Dr. Simon Jennings is with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science. David N. Thomas is with the Schoolof Ocean Sciences at Bangor University. David K. A. Barnes is with the British Antarctic Survey, National Environment Research Council. Table of Contents PREFACE; PART ONE: PROCESSES; PART TWO: SYSTEMS; PART THREE: IMPACTS; WEBLINKS; REFERENCES; INDEX Review At some point in their studies, most biology students will consider pursuing marine biology. This textbook will only strengthen that desire. Its content is engaging and suitable for both neophyte and more advanced biologists. Creative and accessible presentation. Strongly recommended. * Farah Al-Shorbaji, Student, University of Sheffield in THE, 2012 * Long Description The oceans cover the majority of the Earths surface; they influence our climate and provide a valuable source of food to billions of people. Yet despite its fundamental impact on our lives, many aspects of the marine environment remain a mystery to us.Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts offers a carefully balanced and stimulating survey of marine ecology, introducing the key processes and systems from which the marine environment is formed, and the issues and challenges which surround its future. Opening with an overview of the processes and interactions which are central to an understanding of marine ecology, the book goes on to explore the diverse systems from which the marine environment is composed, from estuaries to seabeds, the deep sea to polar regions. The final section examines human activities that impact upon the marine environment - fisheries, aquaculture, pollution, and global warming - before considering measures that can be taken to mitigate their adverse effects on this complex, fragile environment. The importance of understanding and conserving the marine environment has never been more apparent. Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts is an essential resource for any student wishing to develop a well balanced, informed understanding of this fascinating subject.Striking full colour illustrations and photographs bring visual impact to the material presentedMany detailed case studies enliven the text and add a further level of depth and insightKey concepts and issues are treated from a global perspective, using examples from around the world Review Text `Review from previous edition This book is an original and well-integrated approach to the discipline, providing a fresh perspective to what is already a very popular scientific area. It breaks the traditional formats of previous textbooks and has put some careful thought into how to approach the subject from a more modern and realistic viewpoint. ... an excellent introductory text which students will find easy to assimilate and will stimulate theirinterest in marine ecology.Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology`Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts will be of interest to all whose research involves any aspect of aquatic photosynthesis and will be invaluable for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates entering this area.Photosynthetica, 2006`The text is sprinkled with discussions of bygone hypotheses or methods. Each discussion further impresses upon the reader sciences fluid nature. Good! Texts of all levels should reinforce the idea that knowledge is dynamic. As science and scientists move away from the ivory tower and become more engaged in policy making, it is gratifying to see ecology texts such as this one with a heavy emphasis on environmental impacts; as it should be, fully 20% of thebook is devoted to human imprints in the marine environment.Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin, Volume 15 (3), September 2006, p53-54`This book is an excellent addition to the range of available marine ecology text books and has many advantages over its competitors, not least the fact that it is international in its covergae and not USA centered! I will certainly be using it as the main text book for basic marine biology courses from now on.Chris L.J. Frid, University of Liverpool, in Environmental Conservation, Vol 33 (2), 2006`I would thoroughly recommend the text to fellow marine scientists and educators as it provided me with some much needed revision of subjects I had picked up incorrectly in the past. A major strength of this work, and one that sets it apart from the approach adopted by older marine ecology textbooks, is the emphasis on human-induced impacts to the marine realm. This book will be of use to current practitioners and inform a new generation of marinescientists about major ways in which we are influencing the ecology of our seas.Fish and Fisheries, Volume 7 Page 228 - September 2006 Review Quote "This book is an excellent addition to the range of available marine ecology text books and has many advantages over its competitors, not least the fact that it is international in its covergae and not USA centered! I will certainly be using it as the main text book for basic marine biologycourses from now on." --Chris L.J. Frid, University of Liverpool, in Environmental Conservation, Vol 33 (2), 2006 Feature Places key concepts and issues from a diverse range of marine systems in a real world contextCarefully structured into well-defined, logical sections to facilitate ease and flexibility of useA modern perspective emphasizes those factors impacting upon the marine environment that are of global importance and concern to marine ecologists todayRich pedagogy highlights and elucidates important information to ensure the text is easy to understand and learn fromOnline Resource Centre features additional resources for lecturers and students to enhance the educational value of the text Details ISBN0199227020 Author Michel J Kaiser Year 2011 ISBN-10 0199227020 ISBN-13 9780199227020 Media Book Publisher Oxford University Press Edition 2nd Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle Processes, Systems, and Impacts Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by David K.A. Barnes DEWEY 577.7 Replaces 9780199249756 Short Title MARINE ECOLOGY 2/E Language English Pages 528 Publication Date 2011-07-21 Audience College/Higher Education Illustrations Numerous colour photographs and lines drawings Textbook 1 Format Paperback AU Release Date 2011-07-21 NZ Release Date 2011-07-21 UK Release Date 2011-07-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168418839;
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ISBN-13: 9780199227020
Book Title: Marine Ecology
Number of Pages: 528 Pages
Publication Name: Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Item Height: 264 mm
Subject: Zoology, Science, Biology
Publication Year: 2011
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 1190 g
Author: David N. Thomas, Michel J. Kaiser, Nicholas V. C. Polunin, Simon Jennings, Jan G. Hiddink, Martin J. Attrill, David K. A. Barnes, David G. Raffaelli, Andrew S. Brierley, Hermanni Kaartokallio
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