Marine Biology (Castro), 8th Edition

Overview

Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology.

New Features

  • New and updated Eye on Science boxed readings throughout the book reflect current scientific research and technology in the field of marine biology. New topics include:
    -CSI: Ocean (use of the VENUS seafloor observatory in forensic research on how bodies decompose in the ocean)

    -Microbes and Minerals (the role of chemosynthesis in forming Earth's diverse array of minerals)

    -Monitoring of Open-Ocean Microbes

    -Biological Mixing of the Ocean (how organisms may contribute to mixing processes)

    -Ecology and Economics

    -Exploring the Cayman Trench
  • We have also updated the information on climate change, ocean acidification, the nitrogen cascade, and stratospheric ozone depletion to reflect the torrent of new research on global change. Examples include new findings on the accelerating rate of climate change, loss of Arctic sea ice, and ecological impacts, for example on polar bears.
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