This introductory oceanography text is intended to teach students the tremendous influence oceans have on our lives. They are encouraged to look at oceanography as a cohesive and united discipline rather than a collection of subjects gathered under a marine umbrella. Investigating Oceanography teaches students about the historical, geological, physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the ocean environment using remarkable images and photos. The authors have incorporated essays written by several scientists discussing topics in their fields of specialisation. In addition to understanding processes and principles, the authors believe students must have a basic command of the language of marine science in order to understand information concerning our planet and marine issues. By the end of this course, students will be prepared for future environmental discussions and have the ability to make informed decisions.
By:
Keith Sverdrup,
Raphael Kudela
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Weight: 980g
ISBN: 9781260566031
ISBN 10: 126056603X
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 06 February 2019
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Replaced By: 1266170820
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Prologue: The History of Oceanography 1 The Water Planet 2 Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics 3 The Sea Floor and Its Sediments 4 The Physical Properties of Water 5 Seawater 6 The Atmosphere and the Oceans 7 Ocean Structure and Circulation 8 The Waves 9 The Tides 10 Coasts, Beaches, and Estuaries 11 The Living Ocean 12 The Plankton, Energy, and Food Webs 13 The Nekton: Swimmers of the Sea 14 The Benthos: Living on the Sea Floor 15 Environmental Issues 16 The Oceans and Climate Disruption
Keith Sverdrup is a professor at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
