Marine Biology
"European Margin Sediment Dynamics"Side-Scan Sonar and Seismic Images
|
Retail £88.50 GBP
£75.23 Save 15%
|
|
Retail $177.00 USD
$150.46 Save 15%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
The book provides acoustic images about sedimentary systems of the shelf edge, slope and deep-sea-floor. The knowledge gained should help both academics and the hydrocarbon industry in a better understanding of continental margins and the processes shaping them. With 170 figs., 39 in color.. Hardback, 322 pages. Weight: 934g.
Author: (Weaver, Phillip, ed.)
ISBN: 3540423931
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2002 (Germany)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"Great White Sharks"The Biology of Carcharodon Carcharias
|
Retail £42.99 GBP
£39.55 Save 8%
|
|
Retail $85.98 USD
$79.10 Save 8%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Presents evidence of the ecology and behavior of Great White Sharks. This volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. It also includes illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs, and photos. With 248 b&w illustrations, index. New ed. Paperback, 517 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 940g.
Author: (Klimley, A.Peter, ed.)
ISBN: 0124150314
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 1998 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"Oceanography and Marine Biology"An Annual Review
|
Retail £110.00 GBP
£22.00 Save 80%
|
|
Retail $220.00 USD
$44.00 Save 80%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
"Oceanography & Marine Biology" series; A new edition of this thorough, comprehensive and respected review source for oceanographers and marine biologists. A must for every station, institute and university involved with marine biology. With 49 line figures, 7 b&w photographs. Hardback, 448 pages. Size: 246 x 174 mm. Weight: 1021g.
Author: (Barnes, Harold, ed.)
ISBN: 0415238749
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Marine Biology
|
"The Pearl Oyster"
|
Retail £63.99 GBP
£57.60 Save 10%
|
|
Retail $127.98 USD
$115.20 Save 10%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Covers various aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, and diseases. This book considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean, and how various environmental factors, including pollution affect them. With approx. 170 illustrations (100 in full color). Hardback, 544 pages. Size: 235 x 191 mm. Weight: 1313g.
Author: (Southgate, Paul, ed.)
ISBN: 0444529764
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2008 (Netherlands)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"The Ecology of Marine Fishes"California and Adjacent Waters
|
Retail £48.95 GBP
£41.61 Save 15%
|
|
Retail $97.90 USD
$83.22 Save 15%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
California and Adjacent Waters. With illustrations (chiefly col.). Hardback, 670 pages. Size: 292 x 222 mm. Weight: 2640g.
Author: Allen, Larry G.
ISBN: 0520246535
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"Two Oceans"A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa
|
Retail £19.99 GBP
£15.99 Save 20%
|
|
Retail $39.98 USD
$31.98 Save 20%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Covers over 1,400 species of the common forms of marine life that inhabit our coasts - including the invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals birds and plants. This book documents a selection of these, focusing on frequently encountered species living in the intertidal zone and in shallow subtidal waters that can readily be explored by scubadivers. With col. illustrations. Paperback, 368 pages. Size: 245 x 168 mm. Weight: 1025g.
Author: Branch, George Griffiths, Charles Beckley, Lynnath Branch, Margo
ISBN: 1770076336
Publisher: Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd
Date: 2007 (South Africa)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Marine Biology
|
"Marine Biology"
|
Retail £47.99 GBP
£44.16 Save 8%
|
|
Retail $95.98 USD
$88.32 Save 8%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
suitable for non-majors, this text covers the basics of marine biology using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems. It includes the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. It integrates science coverage with an overview of marine biology. 7 rev ed. Paperback, Size: 284 x 238 mm. Weight: 1044g.
Author: Castro, Peter
ISBN: 007128771X
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Marine Biology
|
"Marine Biology"
|
Retail £54.99 GBP
£50.60 Save 8%
|
|
Retail $109.98 USD
$101.20 Save 8%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This book includes basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. With illustrations. 7 rev ed. Hardback, 459 pages. Size: 284 x 228 mm. Weight: 1323g.
Author: Castro, Peter Huber, Michael E.
ISBN: 0077221249
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Marine Biology
|
"Marine Pollution"
|
Retail £29.99 GBP
£28.49 Save 5%
|
|
Retail $59.98 USD
$56.98 Save 5%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Focusing on marine pollution, this book explains the problems of pollution in the seas worldwide. It is designed as an introductory textbook, and is useful for engineers, economists, lawyers, and environmentalists who need to be informed about the effects of materials which are deliberately or accidentally discharged into the sea. With numerous maps and line figures. 5 rev ed. Paperback, 248 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 559g.
Author: Clark, R.B.
ISBN: 0198792921
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Marine Biology
|
"Empty Ocean"
|
Retail £19.50 GBP
£18.53 Save 5%
|
|
Retail $39.00 USD
$37.06 Save 5%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Author and artist Richard Ellis tells the story of our plunder of life in the sea and weighs the chances for its recovery. He introduces us to the many forms of sea life that humans have fished, hunted, and collected over the centuries. He also finds instances of hope and resilience, of species that have made comebacks when given the opportunity. With illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 115g.
Author: Ellis, Richard
ISBN: 1559636378
Publisher: Island Press
Date: 2004 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"Aquatic Photosynthesis"
|
Retail £32.50 GBP
£26.00 Save 20%
|
|
Retail $65.00 USD
$52.00 Save 20%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
A comprehensive guide to understanding the evolution and ecology of photosynthesis in aquatic environments. This second edition describes how one of the most fundamental metabolic processes evolved and transformed the surface chemistry of the Earth. It focuses on biochemical and biophysical advances and the molecular biological techniques. With 8 color plates. 10 halftones. 145 line illus. 22 tables.. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 500 pages. Size: 254 x 178 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Falkowski, Paul G. Raven, John A.
ISBN: 0691115516
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"A Student's Guide to the Seashore"
|
Retail £35.00 GBP
£33.25 Save 5%
|
|
Retail $70.00 USD
$66.50 Save 5%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the seashore linking biology with identification. With 396 line figures. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 584 pages. Size: 245 x 190 mm. Weight: 990g.
Author: Fish, J.D. Fish, S.
ISBN: 0521468191
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 1996 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Marine Biology
|
"Deep-Sea Biology"A Natural History of Organisms at the Deep-Sea Floor
|
Retail £50.00 GBP
£47.50 Save 5%
|
|
Retail $100.00 USD
$95.00 Save 5%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
Deep-Sea Biology provides a comprehensive account of the natural history of the organisms associated with the deep-sea floor, and examines their relationship with this remote and inhospitable environment. Topics discussed include spatial patterns, knowledge of feeding and vertical zonation. With 201 line figures 34 halftones 8 tables. New ed. Paperback, 524 pages. Size: 235 x 191 mm. Weight: 1180g.
Author: Gage, J.D. Tyler, P.A.
ISBN: 0521336651
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 1992 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Marine Biology
|
"Svalbard and Life in the Polar Oceans"
|
Retail £28.00 GBP
£25.20 Save 10%
|
|
Retail $56.00 USD
$50.40 Save 10%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
With illustrations, some colour. Hardback, 160 pages. Size: 275 x 210 mm. Weight: 909g.
Author: Gulliksen, Bjorn Svensen, Erling
ISBN: 8292496033
Publisher: Kom Forlag
Date: 2004 (Norway)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Marine Biology
|
"Marine Mammal Biology"An Evolutionary Approach
|
Retail £39.99 GBP
£32.00 Save 20%
|
|
Retail $79.98 USD
$64.00 Save 20%
|
|
|
 Click to enlarge Double-click to reduce
|
A general introduction to the biology of marine mammals, and an overview of the adaptations that have permitted mammals to succeed in the marine environment. Each chapter offers a review and presents the major discoveries and innovations in the field. With 359 illustrations. Paperback, 448 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 1065g.
Author: Hoelzel, A.R. (University of Durham)
ISBN: 0632052325
Publisher: Blackwell Science Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Undergraduate Marine Biology
|
|