The Biology of the Deep Ocean (Biology of Habitats) [Paperback]

Peter Herring (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0198549555 | ISBN-13: 978-0198549550

This is an analysis of how conditions in the oceanic environment differ from those in the familiar terrestrial world, describing the techniques and ingenuity required to reveal the populations inhabiting the colossal volume of the deep oceans and how its inhabitants have adapted to survive and flourish within it. Many issues of deep sea marine life are covered including: surface phytoplankton's roles; chemosynthesis at hydrothermal vents and cold seeps; reduction of biomass with depth and energy conservation; mechanoreception; chemoreception; vision; animal life styles, seasonability, sex and size; and the unique variety of life in the deep ocean both on the sea floor at in midwater.

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"Herring's extensive experience on research cruises is evident as he smoothly guides the reader through 'uncharted waters'. There are many excellent diagrams and photo illustrations. . . . strongly recommended."--Biologist

About the Author

Peter Herring is at Southampton Oceangraphy Centre, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198549555
• ISBN-13: 978-0198549550
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #680,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep sea biology by a bio-luminary, December 29, 2008

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Magnus Johnson (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Biology of the Deep Ocean (Biology of Habitats) (Hardcover)

This excellent and very readable book sits next to standard deep-sea texts by Tyler, Gage, VanDover and Marshall on my shelf. Peter Herring is one of the most respected pelagic deep-sea biologist in the UK. I get the feeling that this book is a synthesis of the lecture series that he delivered at the University of Cambridge over the last 20 or so years. I have used it as a framework for a 2nd year Biological Oceanography module and have found that each chapter is a great platform for a single session.

It is an ideal text book for an undergraduate course but also a fantastic introduction to deep-sea biology to anyone encountering the field for the first time.

1 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Biology of the Deep Ocean, March 19, 2007

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B. Corrigan (Boston area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Biology of the Deep Ocean (Biology of Habitats) (Paperback)

I cannot submit a review as the item has not arrived yet. My request to the publisher would be to have more of this item available as it appears to be in high demand.