Third Edition
by Michael J. Kennish

• Contains over 800 tables and figures
• Presents critical information on physical oceanography, marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology, and marine pollution
• Examines anthropogenic impacts in estuarine and marine ecosystems from local, regional, and global perspectives
• Includes a state-of-the-art, detailed collection of reference material on marine pollution
• Provides an invaluable compilation of international data

Practical Handbook of Marine Science provides a comprehensive reference containing the critical information necessary to meet the multidisciplinary research needs of all marine scientists, researchers, and anyone involved in managing marine resources. Consisting of a user-friendly multi-sectional format, this single volume databook offers extensive, illustrative, and tabular reference material covering all the major disciplines related to the sea.

Presented in an easy-to-use, logically arranged format, this Third Edition serves as a quick reference to all disciplines of marine science. While building on the strong base provided by the previous editions, this is a completely updated version that includes:

• Completely revised text to reflect the latest knowledge in marine science
• Extensive references from recent sources (1995-2000)
• Current tables
• A wealth of new illustrations and tables

Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and is a quick and easy reference to a multitude of marine science subjects. Although this state-of-the art reference has been designed for marine scientists; administrators and other professionals who deal with the management of marine resources - and the investigation of anthropogenic impacts on marine systems - will find the information accessible and useful.

The Practical Handbook of Marine Science 3rd Edition is your first resource when you need current, concise, and detailed data.

Contents

1. Physiography
   • Ocean Provinces
   • Dimensions
   • Physiographic Provinces
   • Benthic and Pelagic Provinces

2. Marine Chemistry
   • Seawater Composition
   • Major Constituents
   • Minor and Trace Elements
   • Nutrient Elements
   • Gases
   • Organic Compounds
   • Dissolved Constituent Behavior
   • Vertical Profiles
   • Salinity

3. Physical Oceanography
   • Subject Areas
   • Properties of Seawater
   • Temperature
   • Salinity
   • Density
   • Open Ocean Circulation
   • Wind-Driven Circulation
   • Surface Water Circulation
   • Thermohaline Circulation
   • Estuarine and Coastal Ocean Circulation
   • Estuaries
   • Coastal Ocean

4. Marine Geology
   • Plate Tectonics Theory
   • Seafloor Topographic Features
   • Mid-Ocean Ridges
   • Deep Ocean Floor
   • Continental Margins
   • Sediments
   • Deep Ocean Floor
   • Continental Margins

5. Marine Biology
   • Introduction
   • Bacteria
   • Phytoplankton
   • Major Toxonomic Groups
   • Primary Productivity
   • Zooplankton
   • Zooplankton Classifications
   • Benthos
   • Benthic Flora
   • Benthic Fauna
   • Coral Reefs
   • Nekton
   • Fish
   • Crustaceans and Cephalopods
   • Marine Reptiles
   • Marine Mammals
   • Seabirds

6. Marine Pollution and Other Anthropogenic Impacts
   • Introduction
   • Types of Anthropogenic Impacts
   • Marine Pollution
   • Other Anthropogenic Impacts

Index

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