The world's oceans account for roughly 71 percent of the
planet's surface and 99 percent of its livable volume. Any study of
this huge habitat requires a solid foundation in the principles
that underlie marine biology and physical and chemical
oceanography, yet until now undergraduate textbooks have largely
presented compilations of facts rather than explanations of
principles. "How the Ocean Works" fills this gap, providing a
concise and accessible college-level introduction to marine science
that is also ideal for general readers.
How are winds and currents driven? What is the dilemma of the
two-layered ocean? Mark Denny explains key concepts like these in
rich and fascinating detail. He explores early scientific knowledge
of oceans, photosynthesis, trophic interactions and energy flow,
and the impacts of human activities on marine and atmospheric
systems. Focusing each chapter on a major topic and carefully
explaining the principles and theory involved, Denny gives readers
the conceptual building blocks needed to develop a coherent picture
of the living ocean. "How the Ocean Works" is an indispensable
resource that teaches readers how to think about the ocean--its
biology, mechanics, and conservation.Provides a concise, up-to-date
introduction to marine science Develops the conceptual basis needed
to understand how the ocean works Explains fundamental principles
and theory Includes color illustrations and informative diagrams
Serves as a college textbook and a reference for general
readers
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