Encyclopedia of ocean sciences
2019
eBook
Abstract: The oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface, and are critical components of Earth's climate system. This new edition of Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences summarizes the breadth of knowledge about them, providing revised, up to date entries as well coverage of new topics in the field.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of ocean sciences / editors-in-chief: J. Kirk Cochran, Henry J. Bokuniewicz, Patricia L. Yager.
Author:
Cochran, J. Kirk, editorBokuniewicz, Henry J. (Henry Joseph), editorYager, Patricia L., editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
Third edition.[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Amsterdam [Netherlands] : Academic Press, 2019.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (501 entries) : 2781 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 6 volumes (4318 pages) : illustrations
Contents:
v. 1. Marine biogeochemistry: Upper ocean processes; Elemental distribution; Ocean process tracers; Nutrient cycling; Primary production; Ecosystems & ecosystem structure and dynamics (food webs) -- v. 2. Marine life: Birds; Fish biology; Fisheries & mariculture; Marine mammals; Benthos -- v. 3. Ocean dynamics: Convection; Circulation; Currents; Turbulence & diffusion; Waves -- v. 4. Seafloor processes: Geophysics; Sediments; Ridges & hydrothermal systems; Paleoceanography -- v. 5. Technology, instrumentation: Instruments; Platforms; Acoustics; Satellite remote sensing; Models; Energy resources -- v. 6. Ocean interfaces & human impacts: Air-sea interaction; Land-sea interactions; High latitude systems & cryosphere; Marine pollution; Climate & climate change; Policy.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781787853959 (electronic version)9780128130810 (set)0128130814 (set)9780128130827 (electronic book)0128130822 (electronic book)
Dewey class:
551.46
LC class:
GC9
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
501655
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