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The multidisciplinary character of this encyclopedia of marine sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics in Oceanography) is presented in 3000 up-to-date, alphabetically listed keywords, and many illustrations, which give scientists, teachers, and students a helpful and tim…
Climate Change and the Oceans investigates the effects of climate change on the ocean environment and its implications for maritime activities, both globally and within the Asia Pacific region.
Climate Change and the Oceans investigates the effects of climate change on the ocean environment and its implications for maritime activities, both globally and within the Asia Pacific region. This detailed work draws together informed opinion from a range of disciplines to exa…
This is a concise but comprehensive introduction to the basic elements of the theory of large-scale ocean circulation for advanced students and researchers.
The coastal zone is subject to strong pressures from a large number of users. Populations are migrating to it in large numbers. Industry wants to exploit it for its space, water and manpower. Aggregate miners want to exploit mineral resources and health centers are multiplying. …
The Near-Surface Layer of the Ocean provides a comprehensive account of the structure and dynamics of this important component of the ocean. The book develops the relevant physics and thermodynamics in depth. Detailed treatment is given to the surface microlayer, upper-ocean tur…