Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology Book

A textbook for one-semester sophomore-junior courses in marine biology. The author is among the most highly respected marine biologists, and he has taught marine ecology for over 20 years. The text gives an introduction to marine habitats and biodiversity, addressing the three major themes: 1) function, how organisms solve problems and the chemical and physical factors constraining the solutions, 2) biodiversity, and 3) ecology, the interaction of organisms with their environment. The text is full of many good examples and illustrative material. It is written in such a way as to capture the imagination of the beginning student. The book is organized into 3 sections; the first deals with the ocean and general ecological principles, the second with biological diversity and the different marine habitats, and the third with the impact of man on the ocean system.Read More