oceanography

Discusses technological developments affecting the field of oceanography and the use of marine resources.

Presents an illustrated introduction to oceans, discussing its undersea landscape and its plant and animal life.

An illustrated guide to the world's oceans that discusses their formation, exploration, marine life, the human impact on them, conservation, and other related topics.

Presents an examination of the impact that humans have the ocean and its environment, providing information on commercial fishing, disease, global warming, pollution, and more.

Explores the latest discoveries in marine ecology and oceanography. Adjunct to the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, Ocean Planet.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in marine science along with information on education and experience requirements, salary, and advancement possibilities.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about a range of aquatic life and lore, covering fish, islands, seabirds, marine geography, explorers, and other topics.

A comprehensive overview of oceanography that covers marine history, the Earth's structure, plate tectonics, ocean basins, sediments, water, atmospheric and ocean circulation, waves, tides, coasts, marine life, pelagic and benthic communities, and the many uses and abuses of the ocean; and includes study questions, chapter summaries, and access to online resources.

An introduction to oceanography that explains the principles that underlie marine biology and physical and chemical oceanography, highlighting key concepts in the field and what they reveal about the world's oceans.