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Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas)

Applied Ecology of the Black Sea (Hardcover, Uk Ed.): Applied Ecology of the Black Sea (Hardcover, Uk Ed.)
R3,482 R2,650 Discovery Miles 26 500 Save R832 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Present civilization faces a serious choice. Nuclear winter is not the only way to self-destruction. The other one is the uncontrolled and non-scientific usage of the planet's resource in the name of "progress." The rates and technologies of development of the energetic industry (especially the chemical industry), agriculture and transportation in the last fifteen years will bring bad air quality and drinking water in the next several decades. Global warming will wash away the lines of seasons.

The Black Sea is a closed sea, a water gathering basin of East and Middle Europe, a Region with well-developed energy, industry, agriculture, and tourism. The volume of pollutants since 1970 has increased to such an extent that the impact on the Black Sea ecosystems began to be noticed considerably. Also there is the undercurrent from the Sea of Marmara through Bosporus and the rainfalls driven by the Atlantic cyclones and the northeasterly wind that contribute to the pollution. The ecological breakdowns in the northwest part of the sea, periodic blossoming of plankton, changes in quality and quantity of the fish catch, a decrease of water transparency, appearance of a new settler Mnemiopsis leidyi all qualitatively illustrate this fatal influence on Black Sea ecosystems. This book elucidates the ecology of the Black Sea and presents realistic recommendations for solution of these pressing problems.

Wind Generated Ocean Waves, Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed): I.R. Young Wind Generated Ocean Waves, Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed)
I.R. Young
R3,202 Discovery Miles 32 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The goals of wind wave research are relatively well defined: to be able to predict the wind wave field and its effect on the environment. That environment could be natural (beaches, the atmosphere etc.) or imposed by human endeavour (ports, harbours, coastal settlements etc.). Although the goals are similar, the specific requirements of these various fields differ considerably.

This book attempts to summarise the current state of this knowledge and to place this understanding into a common frame work. It attempts to take a balanced approach between the pragmatic engineering view of requiring a short term result and the scientific quest for detailed understanding. Thus, it attempts to provide a rigorous description of the physical processes involved as well as practical predictive tools.

Tsunamiites - Features and Implications (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tsunemasa Shiki, Yoshinobu Tsuji, Teiji Yamazaki, Futoshi... Tsunamiites - Features and Implications (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tsunemasa Shiki, Yoshinobu Tsuji, Teiji Yamazaki, Futoshi Nanayama
R4,609 Discovery Miles 46 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Tsunamiites: Features and Implications, Second Edition, is an overview of the state-of-the art developments in sedimentology of tsunami-induced and tsunami-affected deposits, namely tsunamiites. It also highlights new problems and issues calling for additional investigation and provides insight into the direction for future tsunamiite research. New to this edition: discussion of the impact of 2011 tsunami in Northern Japan as well as additional coverage of offshore tractive current deposition and deposition of boulders.

The Urban Ocean - The Interaction of Cities with Water (Paperback): Alan F Blumberg, Michael S. Bruno The Urban Ocean - The Interaction of Cities with Water (Paperback)
Alan F Blumberg, Michael S. Bruno
R1,524 Discovery Miles 15 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book introduces the new discipline of urban oceanography, providing a deeper understanding of the physics of the coastal ocean in an urban setting. The authors explore how the coastal ocean impacts with the humans who live, work and play along its shores; and in turn how human activities impact the health and dynamics of the coastal ocean. Fundamental topics covered include: the governing dynamical equations; tidal and circulation processes; variation of salinity and freshwater fluxes; watershed pollutants; observing systems; and climate change. Bridging the gaps between the fields of engineering, physical and social sciences, economics, and policy, this book is for anyone who wishes to learn about the physics, chemistry, and biology of coastal waters. It will support an introductory course on urban oceanography at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level, and will also prove invaluable as a reference text for researchers, professionals, coastal urban planners, and environmental engineers.

Bottom Gravity Currents and Overflows in Deep Channels of the Atlantic Ocean - Observations, Analysis, and Modeling (Hardcover,... Bottom Gravity Currents and Overflows in Deep Channels of the Atlantic Ocean - Observations, Analysis, and Modeling (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Eugene G Morozov, Roman Y Tarakanov, Dmitry I. Frey
R4,247 Discovery Miles 42 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is dedicated to the analysis of bottom waters flows through underwater channels of the Atlantic Ocean. The study is based on recent observations of the authors, analysis of historical data, numerical modeling, and literature review. For example, studying both the measurements from the World Ocean Circulation experiment in the 1990s and recent measurements reveals the decadal variations of water properties in the ocean. Seawater is cooled at high latitudes, descends to the ocean bottom, and slowly flows to the tropical latitudes and further. This current is slow in the deep basins, but intensifies in the abyssal channels connecting the basins. The current overflows submarine topographic structures and sometimes forms deep cataracts when water descends over slopes by several hundred meters. The flow of Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) is studied on the basis of CTD sections combined with Lowered Acoustic Doppler Profiling (LADCP) carried out annually, and long-term moored measurements of currents. This book is a collection of oceanographic data, interpretation, and analysis, which can be used by field oceanographers, specialists in numerical modeling, and students who specialize in oceanography.

Satellite Data for Atmosphere, Continent and Ocean Research, Volume 7 (Paperback): Raschke Satellite Data for Atmosphere, Continent and Ocean Research, Volume 7 (Paperback)
Raschke
R1,639 Discovery Miles 16 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This set of conference papers covers such topics as: the need for water to maintain life; the atmospheric water vapour in all layers of the troposphere; the measurement of cloud water contents and the partitionof its liquid and solid phases; and land and ocean nutrients.

Nonlinear Ocean Dynamics - Synthetic Aperture Radar (Paperback): Maged Marghany Nonlinear Ocean Dynamics - Synthetic Aperture Radar (Paperback)
Maged Marghany
R2,685 Discovery Miles 26 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nonlinear Ocean Dynamics: Synthetic Aperture Radar delivers the critical tools needed to understand the latest technology surrounding the radar imaging of nonlinear waves, particularly microwave radar, as a main source to understand, analyze and apply concepts in the field of ocean dynamic surface. Filling the gap between modern physics quantum theory and applications of radar imaging of ocean dynamic surface, this reference is packed with technical details associated with the potentiality of synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The book also includes key methods needed to extract the value-added information necessary, such as wave spectra energy, current pattern velocity, internal waves, and more. This book also reveals novel speculation of a shallow coastal front: named as Quantized Marghany's Front. Rounding out with practical simulations of 4-D wave-current interaction patterns using using radar images, the book brings an effective new source of technology and applications for today's coastal scientists and engineers.

Management of the Effects of Coastal Storms (Hardcover): P. Quevauviller Management of the Effects of Coastal Storms (Hardcover)
P. Quevauviller
R3,875 Discovery Miles 38 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A large part of the world s coastlines consists of sandy beaches and dunes that may undergo dramatic changes during storms. Extreme storm events in some cases dominate the erosion history of the coastline and may have dramatic impacts on densely populated coastal areas. Policy, research and historical background are essential elements that need to be interconnected for effective coastal planning and management. This book discusses this framework, with Chapter 1 providing an insight into policy settings and science-policy interactions in the area of coastal risks related to storms and flooding, and integrated coastal zone management. This is followed by a review of the current understanding of the processes generating extreme coastal events, the morphological evolution of coastlines during and after the events, and the methods for monitoring the process as it occurs or for post-event appraisal. The final chapter discusses the importance of historical approaches regarding coastal threats, taking the Xynthia storm as an example.

The Life and Love of the Sea (Hardcover): Lewis Blackwell The Life and Love of the Sea (Hardcover)
Lewis Blackwell
R1,317 R1,060 Discovery Miles 10 600 Save R257 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Combining images from world's leading marine and nature photographers and the latest in underwater photography techniques, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean's many facets. Readers will experience the land meeting the sea with images of dramatic coastlines, barrier reefs and island chains, and the breathtaking power of the ocean through a stunning collection of wave photographs. Forming an extensive survey of the ocean's many fascinating inhabitants, Blackwell presents an incredible image collection of everything from whales, to manta rays, to seals, to endless schools of fish, to the creatures that reside in the deepest recesses of the ocean floor, and much more. The book also includes bonus footage via a scannable QR code from multi award-winning underwater cameraman Steven Hathaway, whose work has featured in numerous documentaries on BBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

Cape Cod Seashore Life - A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants (Paperback, 2nd ed.): James Kavanagh,... Cape Cod Seashore Life - A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
James Kavanagh, Waterford Press; Illustrated by Raymond Leung
R180 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R34 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The spectacular Cape Cod coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, nearshore fishes, seashore creatures, seashells and plants. It also includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. On waterproof paper, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an ideal source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

The Near-Surface Layer of the Ocean - Structure, Dynamics and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 2nd... The Near-Surface Layer of the Ocean - Structure, Dynamics and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2014)
Alexander Soloviev, Roger Lukas
R7,098 R5,742 Discovery Miles 57 420 Save R1,356 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The rationale for publishing a second edition of this monograph is that this area of research continues to show remarkable advancement. The new generation of synthetic aperture radar satellites has provided unprecedented spatial resolution of sea surface features. In addition, satellites to measure sea surface salinity have been launched. Computational fluid dynamics models open new opportunities in understanding the processes in the near-surface layer of the ocean and their visibility from space. Passive acoustic methods for monitoring short surface waves have significantly progressed. Of importance for climate research, processes in the near-surface layer of the ocean contribute to errors in satellite estimates of sea surface temperature trends. Due to growing applications of near-surface science, it is anticipated that more students will be trained in this area of research. Therefore this second edition of the monograph is closer to a textbook format.

How Deep is the Ocean? - With 200 Amazing Questions About The Ocean (Hardcover): Steve Setford How Deep is the Ocean? - With 200 Amazing Questions About The Ocean (Hardcover)
Steve Setford
R496 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R81 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging ocean encyclopedia to teach young readers all about what lies beneath! Introducing How Deep is The Ocean? - A captivating kid's fact book set out to answer over 200 burning questions your child may have about the world's oceans, such as: Where do waves come from? How do icebergs float? Do fish sleep? And many more! A practical yet enticing guide to our world's waters, your child can dive straight in to discover: -5 neatly structured chapters, covering each key theme in great detail -A diverse range of topics encompassing all aspects of ocean life -Detailed diagrams and stunning photography of the world's oceans -'Quick-quiz' boxes giving readers a chance to reflect and test their knowledge Steve Setford takes you on an enticing journey to the bottom of the deep blue, to discover everything from tsunamis to shipwrecks; currents to coral reefs; the fiercest of sharks and so much more! The ideal book for 7-9 year olds, this children's encyclopedia is a must-have volume for budding marine biologists, young oceanographers and those who wish to broaden their horizons on the impact of climate change on our oceans. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So let us plant the seed of curiosity in the minds of our young readers, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of reading, exploring, and discovering the diverse world around us. Encourage your child to seas the day!

Tsunamis and Earthquakes in Coastal Environments - Significance and Restoration (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): V. Santiago-Fandino,... Tsunamis and Earthquakes in Coastal Environments - Significance and Restoration (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
V. Santiago-Fandino, H. Tanaka, M. Spiske
R3,822 R3,616 Discovery Miles 36 160 Save R206 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This monograph is a compilation of a number of research studies presented in fourteen chapters dealing with the impact and restoration of coastal environments that have been affected by earthquakes and tsunamis. The focus is mainly on rivers, estuaries, coastal lagoons, beaches, and related ecosystems. In addition to direct impact and response due to flooding and subsequent abrasion, this publication covers physical, chemical and biological responses in coastal morphology, water quality and ecosystems and includes also topics dealing with risk reduction and vulnerability. This compilation mainly covers examples from large magnitude earthquake and tsunami events in the Indian and Pacific Ocean that are complemented with other events in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Comprehensive descriptions of multi-scale impacts of tsunami and earthquake events, both spatially and temporally, will help the reader to understand the complicated interactions which occur in coastal zones in order to create a sustainable, resilient environment and achieve a society with smart post-event recovery planning. This book is aimed at researchers and students in coastal science and engineering as well as at policy makers, environmental planners and coastal managers.

Plastiglomerate (Paperback): Tim Cresswell Plastiglomerate (Paperback)
Tim Cresswell
R300 R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Plastiglomerate finds our world in the midst of environmental disaster: from plastic pollution and wrecked shipping to fires in the Amazon rainforest. Geographer-poet Tim Cresswell writes with the forensic eye of a professional, bending the hard vocabulary of science into a jagged but compelling lyric that telescopes from the vast to the cellular in the space of a line. Plastiglomerate completes a trilogy of poetry books that examines mankind's impact on the earth; its central poem recycles the British folk ballad 'The Twa Magicians' to make an ecological protest song fit for the Anthropocene age. But among powerful depictions of the natural world under threat - from beached whales to lost birds - it is the humanity of Cresswell's imagery that wins through: leaf-blowers in surgical masks, blue nail polish, the biro 'leaking in the heat of my pocket'. 'Engaging and unsettling poems that tell it like it is, looking unflinchingly at environmental beauty and disaster. There is redemption here too, in the warmth of human relationships - while this is indeed a world of 'ruin and plunder', it is also a place 'full of love and sap'. A powerful and memorable collection.' - Jean Sprackland

Ocean Outbreak - Confronting the Rising Tide of Marine Disease (Hardcover): Drew Harvell Ocean Outbreak - Confronting the Rising Tide of Marine Disease (Hardcover)
Drew Harvell
R700 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R248 (35%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Winner of the Sustainability Science Award 2020, Ecological Society of America Winner of the PROSE Award (Biological Sciences category) 2020, Association of American PublishersThere is a growing crisis in our oceans: mysterious outbreaks of infectious disease are on the rise. Marine epidemics can cause mass die-offs of wildlife from the bottom to the top of food chains, impacting the health of ocean ecosystems as well as lives on land. Portending global environmental disaster, ocean outbreaks are fueled by warming seas, sewage dumping, unregulated aquaculture, and drifting plastic. Ocean Outbreak follows renowned scientist Drew Harvell and her colleagues into the field as they investigate how four iconic marine animals—corals, abalone, salmon, and starfish—have been devastated by disease. Based on over twenty years of research, this firsthand account of the sometimes gradual, sometimes exploding impact of disease on our ocean’s biodiversity ends with solutions and a call to action. Only through policy changes and the implementation of innovative solutions from nature can we reduce major outbreaks, save some ocean ecosystems, and protect our fragile environment.  

Extreme Ocean Waves (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016): Efim Pelinovsky, Christian Kharif Extreme Ocean Waves (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016)
Efim Pelinovsky, Christian Kharif
R3,876 R3,661 Discovery Miles 36 610 Save R215 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This revised and updated second edition details the vast progress that has been achieved in the understanding of the physical mechanisms of rogue wave phenomenon in recent years. The selected articles address such issues as the formation of rogue waves due to modulational instability of nonlinear wave field, physical and statistical properties of extreme ocean wave generation in deep water as well as in shallow water, various models of nonlinear water waves, special analysis of nonlinear resonances between water waves and the relation between in situ observations, experimental data and rogue wave theories. In addition, recent results on tsunami waves due to subaerial landslides are presented. This book is written for specialists in the fields of fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, nonlinear physics, physical oceanography and geophysics, and for students learning these subjects.

Aquatic Physiosphere-Biosphere Dynamics and Modelling - A Reference for Studies of the Coupled System (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Aquatic Physiosphere-Biosphere Dynamics and Modelling - A Reference for Studies of the Coupled System (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Aike Beckmann
R6,515 Discovery Miles 65 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This encyclopedia is a reference for aquatic physical, biological and biogeochemical sciences, collecting and connecting a number of topics, concepts and facts about aquatic systems and their scientific investigation. The scope of the book comprises the aquatic physiosphere-biosphere transition zone, an entity that encompasses both inanimate matter and collectives (the physiosphere) as well as living organisms and collectives (the biosphere). This combined approach is meaningful because both realms are intimately linked and because available methods of investigation are often similar. Much can be gained from considering both spheres at and across their interface jointly, and while there is a strong focus on marine systems, most concepts presented are also applicable to freshwater systems. This presented snapshot of knowledge of the transition zone between the aquatic physiosphere and biosphere is taken from a very specific angle: the point of view of a modeler. Modeling is not only a state-of-the-art mode of scientific investigation, but also requires the explicit specification of all assumptions (helping to avoid fallacies), and offers the advantage of being quantitative and allows for theoretical "what if" scenarios. As in any reference work, equal emphasis is given to fundamental facts, the definition of terms and the explanation of concepts, in an attempt to establish a joint language for physicists, biologists and biogeochemists. Although originating from a modeler's approach to nature, the resulting suite of compatible concepts may also be useful beyond modeling purposes. Furthermore, the material is presented in a condensed, straightforward way. Hence, the length of each entry is limited to one (occasionally two) pages, thus offering a quick introductory overview. This excludes lengthy derivations and very specialized details. The book is geared towards researchers, teachers and advanced students in the field of aquatic (marine and limnic) sciences, in particular those interested or involved in interdisciplinary work.

Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish - A Visual, Scientific Guide to the Oceans' Most Advanced Invertebrates (Hardcover): Roger... Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish - A Visual, Scientific Guide to the Oceans' Most Advanced Invertebrates (Hardcover)
Roger Hanlon, Mike Vecchione, Louise Allcock
R1,136 R939 Discovery Miles 9 390 Save R197 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Cephalopods are often misunderstood creatures. Three biologists set the record straight."--Science News Largely shell-less relatives of clams and snails, the marine mollusks in the class Cephalopoda--Greek for "head-foot"--are colorful creatures of many-armed dexterity, often inky self-defense, and highly evolved cognition. They are capable of learning, of retaining information--and of rapid decision-making to avoid predators and find prey. They have eyes and senses rivaling those of vertebrates like birds and fishes, they morph texture and body shape, and they change color faster than a chameleon. In short, they captivate us. From the long-armed mimic octopus--able to imitate the appearance of swimming flounders and soles--to the aptly named flamboyant cuttlefish, whose undulating waves of color rival the graphic displays of any LCD screen, there are more than seven hundred species of cephalopod. Featuring a selection of species profiles, Octopus, Squid, and Cuttlefish reveals the evolution, anatomy, life history, behaviors, and relationships of these spellbinding animals. Their existence proves that intelligence can develop in very different ways: not only are cephalopods unusually large-brained invertebrates, they also carry two-thirds of their neurons in their arms. A treasure trove of scientific fact and visual explanation, this worldwide illustrated guide to cephalopods offers a comprehensive review of these fascinating and mysterious underwater invertebrates--from the lone hunting of the octopus, to the social squid, and the prismatic skin signaling of the cuttlefish.

The Remarkable Reefs Of Cuba - Hopeful Stories From the Ocean Doctor (Hardcover): David E. Guggenheim The Remarkable Reefs Of Cuba - Hopeful Stories From the Ocean Doctor (Hardcover)
David E. Guggenheim
R612 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Since 1970, the Caribbean has lost half of its coral reefs, an ominous and accelerating phenomenon that extends around the world. Today's remaining coral reefs - still a source of endless discovery and mystery for scientists - are at risk of disappearing by century's end. Beyond the unfathomable heartbreak of the loss of such exquisite beauty from the earth's surface, coral's loss represents the annual loss of billions of dollars from the global economy and the end of a way of life for billions that depend on these ecosystems. Marine scientist and conservation leader David E. Guggenheim has had a front-row seat to this disaster. But when he began a new chapter of his career in Cuba, he found something completely unexpected: hope. After years and years of watching reefs deteriorate, Guggenheim was astonished to come face-to-face with Cuba's remarkably healthy coral reefs overflowing with fish and other life - ocean ecosystems that appear healthier than those he first encountered as a teenager more than four decades prior. Living Time Machine reveals the hidden potential that Cuba's reefs may contain for the reefs of the world. Which begs the question: why are Cuba's ocean waters so healthy? The answer is deeply intertwined with the country's extraordinary and singularly unique history, from its dramatic political past to its world-class environmental protections influenced by an unlikely partner, Captain Jacques Cousteau. The result is that while the past 60 years have seen the worst decline in ocean health in human history, Cuba's oceans and coral reefs remain remarkably healthy, a living laboratory never-before-seen by this generation of scientists. The author's account includes interviews with colleagues, scientists, policymakers, and his own decades-long experience as an American working in Cuba with local marine scientists to study and protect its coastal waters and coral reef ecosystems. Living Time Machine tells the story of the demise of the world's ocean ecosystems, the hard work of those desperately trying to save it, and an unexpected beacon of hope from an island full of mystery and surprises.

Iron Cycle in Oceans (Paperback): S Blain Iron Cycle in Oceans (Paperback)
S Blain
R3,860 Discovery Miles 38 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents an up to date view of iron biogeochemistry in the ocean. It encompasses the description of iron speciation, the analytical methods used to measure the different iron forms in seawater and the different iron biogeochemical models.

Microbial Ecology of the Oceans (Paperback, New Ed): DL Kirchman Microbial Ecology of the Oceans (Paperback, New Ed)
DL Kirchman
R3,802 Discovery Miles 38 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Microbial ecology is now recognized to be fundamental for understanding the natural world around us and is essential for examining life in the oceans. For the first time, this book brings together international experts to explore the incredibly diverse collection of microbes (and viruses) found in the oceans and to dissect many of the processes mediated by these microbes in aquatic environments. Although the oceans are emphasized, the organisms and processes discussed in the book occur in nearly all natural environments, including rivers and lakes.

Microbial Ecology of the Oceans reviews some basics of marine microbiology and provides a foundation for researchers and students new to the field while also examining several questions currently being discussed in modern microbial ecology. The book brings together concepts from autoecological studies of individual bacterial groups and from ecological studies of microbial assemblages in the oceans. In addition to drawing on the rich history of microbiology, Microbial Ecology of the Oceans uses the latest advances in biological and chemical oceanography and limnology to examine the role of marine microbes and viruses in the oceans.

Some of the topics covered by this informative book include:

  • Microbial evolution, as revealed by molecular techniques
  • Microbes in carbon budgets and cycles
  • Viruses and grazers of bacteria
  • Competition between bacteria and phytoplankton for limited nutrients
  • Marine symbiosis

Microbial Ecology of the Oceans elucidates the role of microbes in food web dynamics and biogeochemical cycles in the ocean. It will prove to be an indispensable resource for students and researchers in biological and chemical oceanography, geochemistry, marine chemistry, freshwater ecology, and microbiology.

Also in this series:

  • Biofilms II: Analysis, Process, and Applications
    James D. Bryers
  • Extremophiles: Microbial Life in Extreme Environments
    Koki Horikoshi, William D. Grant
  • Wastewater Microbiology, Second Edition
    Gabriel Bitton
Tides: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback): David George Bowers, Emyr Martyn Roberts Tides: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
David George Bowers, Emyr Martyn Roberts
R270 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The tide is the greatest synchronised movement of matter on our planet. Every drop of seawater takes part in tidal motion, driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. At the coast, we see the tide as a twice-daily rise and fall of sea level that moves the edge of the sea up and down a beach or cliff-face. In some places, the tide is small but at others it can rise in a few hours by the height of a three storey building; it then has to be treated with great respect by those who live and work by the sea. In this Very Short Introduction David George Bowers and Emyr Martyn Roberts explore what we know about the tides. Blending clear explanations of well known tidal phenomena with recent insights in the deep ocean and coastal seas, Bowers and Roberts use examples from around the world, to tell the story of the tide, considering its nature and causes, its observation and prediction, and unusual tides and their relevance. They explore why tides have attracted the attention of some of the world's greatest scientists, from the initial challenge of explaining why there are two tides a day when the moon and sun pass overhead just once; a problem that was solved by Isaac Newton. In the 19th century, scientists unravelled the rhythms of the tide; good tidal predictions in the form of tide tables were then possible. The predictions were made on beautiful tide predicting machines constructed of brass and mahogany, some of which can still be seen in maritime museums. In the 20th century, the importance of tides as mixers of sea water became evident. As Bowers and Roberts explore, tidal mixing of the ocean is essential for maintaining its deep circulation, a key part of the climate-control system of our planet. In inshore waters, tidal mixing enhances biological productivity, influences sea temperature and turbidity and creates dramatic features such as maelstroms and tidal bores. In the 21st century, space probes are examining the effects of tidal processes on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and the possibility of tidally-heated liquid oceans with their own ecosystems. Looking to the cutting edge of tidal research, Bowers and Roberts also consider how we can study the role of the tide in the geological and biological evolution of our own planet with innovative computer models. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Semi-Lagrangian Advection Methods and Their Applications in Geoscience (Paperback): Steven James Fletcher Semi-Lagrangian Advection Methods and Their Applications in Geoscience (Paperback)
Steven James Fletcher
R3,446 Discovery Miles 34 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Semi-Lagrangian Advection Methods and Their Applications in Geoscience provides a much-needed resource on semi-Lagrangian theory, methods, and applications. Covering a variety of applications, the book brings together developments of the semi-Lagrangian in one place and offers a comparison of semi-Lagrangian methods with Eulerian-based approaches. It also includes a chapter dedicated to difficulties of dealing with the adjoint of semi-Lagrangian methods and illustrates the behavior of different schemes for different applications. This allows for a better understanding of which schemes are most efficient, stable, consistent, and likely to introduce the minimum model error into a given problem. Beneficial for students learning about numerical approximations to advection, researchers applying these techniques to geoscientific modeling, and practitioners looking for the best approach for modeling, Semi-Lagrangian Advection Methods and Their Applications in Geoscience fills a crucial gap in numerical modeling and data assimilation in geoscience.

Anas Laysanensis (Laysan Duck), 1962, 1965-1966 (Paperback): Roger B Clapp, Dennis L Stadel Anas Laysanensis (Laysan Duck), 1962, 1965-1966 (Paperback)
Roger B Clapp, Dennis L Stadel
R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat - GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats (Paperback, 2nd... Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat - GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Peter Harris, Elaine Baker
R3,823 Discovery Miles 38 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat: GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats, Second Edition, provides an updated synthesis of seabed geomorphology and benthic habitats. This new edition includes new case studies from all geographic areas and habitats that were not included in the previous edition, including the Arctic, Asia, Africa and South America. Using multibeam sonar, the benthic ecology of submarine features, such as fjords, sand banks, coral reefs, seamounts, canyons, mud volcanoes and spreading ridges is revealed in unprecedented detail. This timely release offers new understanding for researchers in Marine Biodiversity, environmental managers, ecologists, and more.

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