Ecological geography of the sea /:

This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compart...

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1. Verfasser: Longhurst, Alan R.
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Amsterdam ; Boston, MA : Academic Press, ©2007.
Ausgabe:2nd ed.
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Zusammenfassung:This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compartments, which are then subdivided into secondary compartments. *Includes color insert of the latest in satellite imagery showing the world's oceans, their similarities and differences *Revised and updated to reflect the latest in oceanographic research *Ideal for anyone interested in understanding ocean ecology -- accessible and informative.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xv, 542 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-525) and index.
ISBN:9780080465579
0080465579