Marine Biology 30

The First Edition of Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates has been immensely popular with students and researchers interested in freshwater biology and ecology, limn……続きを見る

Fish form an extremely diverse group of vertebrates. At a conservative estimate at least 40% of the world's vertebrates are fish. On the one hand they are united by their adaptations to an aquatic e……続きを見る

Freshwater Ecology, Third Edition, covers everything from the basic chemical and physical properties of water, to the advanced and unifying concepts of community ecology and ecosystem relationships ……続きを見る

“An important book that will transform how we think about being human. … that will inspire hope.”ーJane Goodall How can we reclaim the soul-deepening wildness that grounds us and energizes us when s……続きを見る

Biogeochemistry, Third Edition, considers how the basic chemical conditions of the Earthーfrom atmosphere to soil to seawaterーhave been and are being affected by the existence of life. This expansi……続きを見る

Immaginatevi su un kayak con un gruppo di escursionisti per avvistare balene nella baia di Monterey in California. Il clima è tiepido, l’oceano calmo, il vento fermo. Poi, improvvisamente, a pochi m……続きを見る

Serpulid polychaetes are a unique and highly specialised group of marine segmented worms that have adapted to inhabiting self-secreted calcareous tubes attached to a wide range of hard substrates. T……続きを見る

Many informal organisations around the world are making a positive impact on the environment and their communities by turning waste into a resource, increasing the social capacity of their community……続きを見る

Using case studies from Florida and the Caribbean region, this book summarizes the state of coral reef conservation today. The question this book answers is, what is the best way to protect the vuln……続きを見る

Le alghe (dal latino Algae) afferiscono ad un raggruppamento, non appartenente ad un taxon sistematico, rappresentato da organismi di struttura vegetale, autotrofi, unicellulari o pluricellulari, ch……続きを見る

This book introduces readers to the giant clam's biology, taxonomy and systematics, ecological and cultural significance, threats and challenges, and conservation solutions. The highlight of this bo……続きを見る

“An astonishing, unconstrained exploration of the nature and practice of cetacean culture . . . a revolutionary book.” ーPhilip Hoare, author of The Whale In the songs and bubble feeding of humpback……続きを見る

“Gives the reader a sense of lost New York, of the incredibly rich and biologically diverse ecosystem that once was the lower Hudson River estuary.” ーTed Steinberg, author of Gotham Unbound Heartbe……続きを見る

This historical account of overfishing “sees the future of fisheries hinging on holistic approaches involving fish, fisher and environment” (Nature). Most current fishing practices are neither econo……続きを見る

This volume “clearly explains how marine science can help saltwater anglers catch more and bigger fish . . . comprehensive yet accessible” (Booklist). Here at last, in layman’s terms, is a fisherman……続きを見る

A photographic guide that “focuses on the beauty, grace and vulnerability of these herbivores, but it also covers other sea mammals and their habitats” (The Biologist). Named a Choice Outstanding Ac……続きを見る

A “compelling” up-close memoir of a career spent among marine mammals and a portrait of the daily lives of dolphins (Publishers Weekly). Working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild is ……続きを見る

Alaska pollock is everywhere. If you’re eating fish but you don’t know what kind it is, it’s almost certainly pollock. Prized for its generic fish taste, pollock masquerades as crab meat in californ……続きを見る

“Written with deep passion and knowledge for the boat and the fish harvested from it. . . . a poignant warning about humanity’s impact on the globe.” ーDavid B. Williams, Seattle Times In January 20……続きを見る

“The world of jellyfish is brought alive as you never imagined it could be by Lisa-ann Gershwin in this engaging, gripping, and often funny book.” ーCallum Roberts, author of The Ocean of Life As ou……続きを見る

“It’s a cookbook that’s so much more than a cookbook.” ーTodd Masson, Louisiana Sportsman “Yes, read the cookbook cover to cover. It is about shrimp, shrimpers, and how to enjoy eating one of our Gu……続きを見る

A journey into the alien depths of the sea, and into our possible future, from a marine biologist known for “nature writing at its most engaging” (Sunday Express). A golden era of deep-sea discovery……続きを見る

An extensive, illustrated study of the ancient fish and marine reptiles who once lived in a tropical lagoon that is now a Swiss mountain. Told in rich detail and with gorgeous color recreations, thi……続きを見る

A counterintuitive and compelling argument that existing laws already protect the entirety of our oceansーand a call to understand and enforce those protections. The world’s oceans face multiple thr……続きを見る

Scattered like dots rising from the deep across vast expanses of the world’s tropical and subtropical oceans, atolls with their turquoise lagoons and reefs teeming with colorful marine life have cap……続きを見る

“A highly useful and interesting reference for ichthyologists, recreational fish enthusiasts and those working in Florida waters . . . a worthy addition.” ーMarine Biology Research The most comprehe……続きを見る

Oceans and Human Health: Opportunities and Impacts, Second Edition explores the inextricably interconnected and complex relationship between oceans and humans. Through the lens of the expanding ocea……続きを見る

Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal, estuarine, and marine environments worldwide. This book provides state-of-the-art coverage of climate change effects on estuarine ecosystems……続きを見る

The Sounds of Science provides a comprehensive account of a large-scale scientific experiment with globally operating seafood corporations headquartered in North America, Europe, and Asia. It descri……続きを見る

Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last 50 years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is bas……続きを見る