Oceanography
eBook - PDF

Oceanography

An Invitation to Marine Science

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Oceanography

An Invitation to Marine Science

About this book

Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10th edition gives you a basic understanding of the complexities and uncertainties involved in ocean use as well as its role in sustaining life on Earth. Thoroughly updated with the latest findings from the field, the text includes new coverage of important issues such as climate change. Emphasizing the science process throughout, it helps you see how concepts from other scientific fields relate to topics in oceanography. Co-author Robert Ellis draws from his experience managing research projects and educational programs throughout the world, and a diverse group of National Geographic Explorers share their unique insights on key concepts. In addition, MindTap equips you with a wealth of anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Authors
  3. Brief Contents
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1: The Origin of the Ocean
  7. Chapter 2: A History of Marine Science
  8. Chapter 3: Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics
  9. Chapter 4: Ocean Basins
  10. Chapter 5: Sediments
  11. Chapter 6: Water and Ocean Structure
  12. Chapter 7: Ocean Chemistry
  13. Chapter 8: Circulation of the Atmosphere
  14. Chapter 9: Circulation of the Ocean
  15. Chapter 10: Waves
  16. Chapter 11: Tides
  17. Chapter 12: Coasts
  18. Chapter 13: Life in the Ocean
  19. Chapter 14: Primary Producers
  20. Chapter 15: Marine Animals
  21. Chapter 16: Marine Communities
  22. Chapter 17: Marine Resources
  23. Chapter 18: The Ocean and the Environment
  24. Afterword
  25. Appendix 1: Measurements and Conversions
  26. Appendix 2: Geologic Time
  27. Appendix 3: Latitude and Longitude, Time, and Navigation
  28. Appendix 4: Maps and Charts
  29. Appendix 5: The Beaufort Scale
  30. Appendix 6: Taxonomic Classification of Marine Organisms
  31. Appendix 7: Periodic Table of the Elements
  32. Appendix 8: Working in Marine Science
  33. Appendix 9: The World Ocean Seafloor
  34. Glossary
  35. Index