Biological Oceanography

by Charles B. Miller and Patricia A. Wheeler

Book Overview

This modern textbook of biological oceanography is aimed at students taking oceanography, marine biology and marine sciences courses. It covers recent developments such as the molecular techniques (including sequence data) that have allowed a re-examination of the ocean's microbial ecology and the role of the various trophic groups in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow and climate control. Major topics covered include phytoplankton bloom, microbial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0632055367
• ISBN13: 9780632055364
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.6"