
- 366 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Elements of Marine Ecology: An Introductory Course, Third Edition provides a concise discussion on the general field of marine ecology. The book is comprised of nine chapters that cover the structures and functions of marine ecosystems. The text first covers the oceans, including its extent and depths, currents, and biological features. Chapter 2 deals with marine planktons. Next, the book discusses the measuring and sampling techniques used at sea to obtain information of interest. The fourth chapter tackles the parameters of marine environment, while the fifth chapter deals with organic production in the sea. The text also covers the two extremities of the sea that are the seashore and the sea bottom. The last chapter discusses some concerns in sea fisheries. The book will be of great use to researchers and professionals whose work involves marine flora and fauna.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Elements of Marine Ecology: An Introductory Course
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface to the third edition
- Preface to the first edition
- Chaptar 1. THE OCEANS
- Chaptar 2. MARINE PLANKTON
- Chaptar 3. MEASURING AND SAMPLING
- Chaptar 4. SOME PARAMETERS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
- Chaptar 5. ORGANIC PRODUCTION IN THE SEA
- Chaptar 6. THE SEA BOTTOM
- Chaptar 7. ENERGETICS OF A MARINE ECOSYSTEM
- Chaptar 8. THE SEASHORE
- Chaptar 9. SEA FISHERIES
- APPENDIX 1: Topics for Further Study and Class Discussion or Written Work
- APPENDIX 2: Some Laboratory Exercises
- APPENDIX 3:Some Field Course Exercises
- INDEX