'Seawater' has been substantially updated in this second edition to
take account of recent developments in marine science. Sections
dealing with difficult physical and chemical concepts have been
developed on the basis of feedback from the first edition, making
this an ideal learning tool for oceanography students.
Chapter 1 summarizes the special properties of water and the
role of the oceans in the hydraulic cycle. The distribution of
temperature and salinity in the oceans and how they influence water
density and movements is then discussed. Light and sound in
seawater are considered next, along with some uses of acoustics.
These are followed by an examination of the composition and
behaviour of dissolved constituents, including such topics as
residence times, the control of pH, and redox relationships.
Finally, the history of seawater and its role in global cycles is
reviewed, with special reference to climatic change and the CO2
problem.
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