Biological Oceanography

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This new edition of Biological Oceanography has been greatlyupdated and expanded since its initial publication in 2004. Itpresents current understanding of ocean ecology emphasizing thecharacter of marine organisms from viruses to fish and worms,together with their significance to their habitats and to eachother. The book initially emphasizes pelagic organisms and processes,but benthos, hydrothermal vents, climate-change effects, andfisheries all receive attention. The chapter on oceanic biomes hasbeen greatly expanded and a new chapter reviewing approaches topelagic food webs has been added. Throughout, the book has beenrevised to account for recent advances in this rapidly changingfield. The increased importance of molecular genetic data acrossthe field is evident in most of the chapters. As with the previous edition, the book is primarily written forsenior undergraduate and graduate students of ocean ecology andprofessional marine ecologists. Visit www.wiley.com/go/miller/oceanography toaccess the artwork from the book.

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Charles B. Miller

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Biowissenschaften Life Sciences Marine Ecology Ökologie / Salzwasser Ozeanographie

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"Due to its comprehensive nature, it is clear that thisbook will also succeed as a standard text for use in undergraduateand graduate marine science courses." (AustralEcology, 10 October 2014) "Overall I found it to be an immensely informative andentertaining read. This book will make an excellent core text forany graduate level course in Biological Oceanography whetherintroductory or advanced...I also think that every BiologicalOceanographer should read it. It is an enlightening experience toview your field through the eyes of two colleagues who have been inthis business for a long time. I also found reading this book ahumbling experience. Charlie Miller and Pat Wheelerdemonstrate an amazing depth and diversity of understanding inalmost every topic that is taken up. I hope by the time I get towhere they are in their careers I have achieved this level ofscholarship in Biological Oceanography." (Limnologyand Oceanography Bulletin, 1 May 2013) "The book is extremely well referenced for further studyand the impression is that most of the work cited is from withinabout the last twenty years. Altogether a worthy addition to anymarine departmental library." (British EcologicalSociety Bulletin, 1 December 2012)
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