An Introduction to Marine Ecology

This established textbook continues to provide a comprehensive andstimulating introduction to marine ecological concepts andprocesses. Based on a wealth of international teaching expertise, An Introduction to Marine Ecology is written to be the basisfor an entire undergraduate course in marine biology or ecology. Itcovers the trophic, environmental and competitive interactions ofmarine organisms, and the effects of these on the productivity, dynamics and structure of marine systems. The strength of the booklies in its discussion of core topics which remains at the heart ofthe majority of courses in the subject, despite an increasingemphasis on more applied aspects.
The authors maintain the tradition of clarity and concisenessset by previous editions, and the text is extensively illustratedwith colour plates, photographs and diagrams. Examples are drawnfrom all over the world. In this edition, the scientific content ofthe text has been fully revised and updated. An emphasis has beenplaced on human impacts, and completely new chapters have beenadded on fisheries, marine ecosystems, and human interference andconservation.
* * Completely revised and updated with a twofold increase in thenumber of illustrations.
* Adopts a more applied approach in keeping with currentteaching.
* New chapters on fisheries, the marine ecosystem, conservationand pollution.
* Based on a proven and successful course structure.