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Biological Oceanography

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Disclaimer: I am a scientist, but only an amateur marine biologist.

I have read several books and many articles on specific aspects of marine biology, but there is no substitute for a good review of the whole field from a practicing scientist and teacher in the field that also has a sense of humor and some perspective.

I highly recommend this book.

This is a very well organized and well-written Biological Oceanography text. It is good for advanced undergrads or lower level graduate students. It covers the basics in a story-like way that is fun to read, but not so basic as to be boring. I highly recommend it as a reference every oceanographer should have on their shelf, as well as part of a small ensemble of books for teaching Biological Oceanography.

Purchased for a class, probably going to keep it as a personal future reference. Clear and easy to read the material.

Keep in mind that this was required by my class, its descent. Not a lot of pictures or color pictures for the visual learner, but rather all encompassing in terms of the material.