Biological Oceanography (Paperback)

by Charles B. Miller (Author) "Let us begin with the upper pelagic environment, the layer of ocean water illuminated by sunlight where plants can carry out photosynthesis..." (more)
Key Phrases: North Atlantic, Southern Ocean, North Sea (more...)

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"...an excellent introduction to the vast field of biological oceanography at a reasonably sophisticated level, and is well worth reading on the basis of its wonderful style alone." (Botanica Marina, 2005)

"...a book written by someone who is not afriad of controversy, who speaks his mind and who has a wealth of experience in understanding how biological systems function in the ocean... I found [it] to be fun to read: easy on the eye, informative, witty in places and caustic in others, and with firm opinions inserted at intervals, just to stir up some controversy."

"In summary, this is an extremely useful and interesting textbook on the complex field of biological oceanography." (African Journal of Aquatic Science, 2005, 30(1))

Product Description
This modern textbook of biological oceanography is aimed at students taking oceanography, marine biology and marine sciences courses. It covers recent developments such as the molecular techniques (including sequence data) that have allowed a re-examination of the ocean's microbial ecology and the role of the various trophic groups in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow and climate control.

• Major topics covered include phytoplankton bloom, microbial food web, marine biogeography, global climate change and an overview of fisheries oceanography.
  
• Difficult concepts are explained in a straightforward manner, making this book accessible to undergraduates, graduates and researchers alike.
  
• Features a chapter on important numerical models which have become indispensable in biological oceanography.
  
• Further details of key terms and important topics are highlighted in boxes
  
• Models, formulas, methodologies, and techniques are described and explained throughout.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (January 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632055367
• ISBN-13: 978-0632055364
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #429,734 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of the field, January 14, 2006

By	Michael W. Konrad (Sausalito, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.