Encyclopedia of ocean sciences / editors-in-chief: J. Kirk Cochran, Henry J. Bokuniewicz, Patricia L. Yager.
Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019Edition: Third edition; [Enhanced Credo edition]Description: 1 online resource (501 entries) : 2781 images ; digital filesContent type:- still image
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- GC9 .E57 2019
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v. 1. Marine biogeochemistry: Upper ocean processes; Elemental distribution; Ocean process tracers; Nutrient cycling; Primary production; Ecosystems & ecosystem structure and dynamics (food webs) -- v. 2. Marine life: Birds; Fish biology; Fisheries & mariculture; Marine mammals; Benthos -- v. 3. Ocean dynamics: Convection; Circulation; Currents; Turbulence & diffusion; Waves -- v. 4. Seafloor processes: Geophysics; Sediments; Ridges & hydrothermal systems; Paleoceanography -- v. 5. Technology, instrumentation: Instruments; Platforms; Acoustics; Satellite remote sensing; Models; Energy resources -- v. 6. Ocean interfaces & human impacts: Air-sea interaction; Land-sea interactions; High latitude systems & cryosphere; Marine pollution; Climate & climate change; Policy.
The oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface, and are critical components of Earth's climate system. This new edition of Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences summarizes the breadth of knowledge about them, providing revised, up to date entries as well coverage of new topics in the field.