EAES 250 Introduction to Marine Science

Covers the fundamental geological, chemical, physical and biological processes in the ocean, with an emphasis on the North Atlantic region.

The book encompasses cetacean, pinniped, and sirenian species, as well as extinct species, and describes basic biology and taxonomic groupings of marine mammals.

This encyclopedia brings together information on marine science from its component and affiliate sciences, along with information on technology, commerce, business, society, and history.

This illustrated catalogue of water animals - from dolphins and whales to marine and freshwater fish - includes descriptions of the physical characteristics, life cycles, survival status and reproductive behaviour of aquatic life. It also examines coral and more primitive marine life forms.

Detailed, comprehensive coverage of thousands of underwater species, among them barracudas, piranhas, sharks, octopuses, corals, sponges, jellyfish, and leeches, describing the distribution, habitat, anatomy, behaviour, breeding, and conservation status of groups.

This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach. This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 well-known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs.