Seaweed Ecology and Physiology Book

This book is a rewritten and reorganized edition of The Physiological Ecology of Seaweeds (1985), but it is not merely an update of the earlier book. It contains a new introductory chapter reviewing seaweed morphology, cytology, and life histories. The chapter on community level ecology now includes six guest essays by senior algal ecologists that convey the excitement of phycological research. The treatment of tropical seaweeds has been expanded, reflecting the growing literature from tropical regions, and the authors' recent experiences in the tropics. The final chapter on mariculture is much larger, and includes a case study on how principles of physiological ecology were applied in developing the carrageenan industry. Finally there is an appendix summarizing the taxonomic position and nomenclature of the species mentioned in the book.