marine ecology

This book explores ocean habitats around the world, looking at the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations that help them to survive.

Discusses the importance of each animal in the ocean ecosystem, and looks at what would happen if sea otters were to become extinct.

Discusses the location, physical environment, life forms, and exploration of the Atlantic Ocean.

Photographs and simple text describes the plants, animals, and characteristics of the ocean biome.

Describes some of the plants found in the oceans, in salt marshes, and along the seashore, and their importance to the ecology.

The author describes his observations of the natural world while traveling from the high Arctic to Antarctica and across the tropics from the Caribbean to the west Pacific, and reflects on his experiences throughout his year of travels.

Presents articles and colorful photographs of ocean life and its partnership with the earth, discussing the negative influence of humankind on the sea, from the continental shelf to the icy poles and coastlines of the U.S., and covers topics such as mass extinction, coral reefs, migration, and river deltas.

A marine biologist examines the state of the world's oceans and discusses the need for global policies to protect and maintain marine resources.

A guide to oceans, discussing their formation and movement, looking at ocean habitats and life forms, discussing the history of ocean exploration, and describing the plant and animal life found in the shallows and depths of the oceans. Includes three-dimensional illustrations.

Explores the major attributes of the ocean biome and showcases its beauty and diversity, using examples from around the globe.