Marine Ecology

NOTE EDITORE

Striking full colour illustrations and photographs bring this integrated and stimulating survey of marine ecology to life. Through its unique structure, Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts offers a systems-orientated approach from a truly modern and global perspective. The text introduces 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. Detailed case studies form the basis of the pedagogy, highlighting issues from a diverse range of marine systems in a digestible way. In this third edition, more of an emphasis is placed on climate change and looking towards future challenges, since the importance of understanding and conserving the marine environment has never been more apparent. There is also a new chapter on the value of the ocean to society which discusses key topics such as natural capital and food security. Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts is a carefully balanced, positive and considered text, containing measures that can be taken to mitigate adverse effects on this complex, fragile environment. It is an essential resource for any student wishing to develop a well-balanced, informed understanding of this fascinating subject.

SOMMARIO

1 - Patterns in the Marine Environment2 - Primary Production Processes3 - Microbial Production and the Decomposition of Organic Material4 - Secondary Production5 - Estuaries6 - Rocky and Sandy Shores7 - Pelagic Ecosystems8 - Continental Shelf Seabed9 - The Deep Sea10 - Mangrove Forests and Seagrass Meadows11 - Coral Reefs12 - Polar Regions13 - Fisheries14 - Aquaculture15 - Pollution, Disturbance and Environmental Monitoring16 - Conservation17 - Climate change18 - Sea and Society

AUTORE

Prof. Michel J. Kaiser, The Lyell Centre, Heriot-Watt University Prof. Martin J. Attrill, School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth Dr. Simon Jennings, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science Dr. David N. Thomas, School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780198717850
• Dimensioni: 267 x 24.7 x 196 mm Ø 1302 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: 460 illustrations
• Pagine Arabe: 608