1st Edition

Oceanography and Marine Biology An annual review. Volume 45

Edited By R. N. Gibson, R. J. A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon Copyright 2007
    564 Pages 10 Color & 71 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Reflecting the increasing interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and topical importance while adding to new areas as they arise. This volume, part of a series that regards the all marine sciences as a complete unit, features contributions from experts involved in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science. Including a full color insert and an extensive reference list, the text is an essential reference for researchers and students in all fields of marine science.

    Inherent Optical Properties of Non-Spherical Marine-Like Particles - From Theory to Observation, W.R. Clavano, E. Boss and L. Karp-Boss

    Global Ecology of the Giant Kelp Macrocystis: from Ecotypes to Ecosystems, M.H. Graham, J.A. Vásquez and A.H. Buschmann

    Habitat Coupling by Mid-Latitude, Subtidal, Marine Mysids: Import-Subsidised Omnivores, P.A. Jumars

    Use of Diversity Estimations in the Study of Sedimentary Benthic Communities, R.S. Carney

    Coral Reefs of the Andaman Sea - An Integrated Perspective, B.E. Brown

    The Humboldt Current System of Northern and Central Chile - Oceanographic Processes, Ecological Interactions and Socioeconomic Feedback, M. Thiel, E.C. Macaya, E. Acuña, W.E. Arntz, H. Bastias, K. Brokordt, P.A. Camus, J.C. Castilla, L.R. Castro, M. Cortés, C.P. Dumont, R. Escribano, M. Fernandez, J.A. Gajardo, C.F. Gaymer, I. Gomez, A.E. González, H.E. González, P.A. Haye, J.-E. Illanes, J.L. Iriarte, D.A. Lancellotti, G. Luna-Jorquera, C. Luxoro, P.H. Manriquez, V. Marín, P. Muñoz, S.A. Navarrete, E. Perez, E. Poulin, J. Sellanes, H.H. Sepúlveda, W. Stotz, F. Tala, A. Thomas, C.A. Vargas, J.A. Vasquez and A. Vega

    Loss, Status and Trends for Coastal Marine Habitats of Europe, L. Airoldi and M.W. Beck

    Climate Change and Australian Marine Life, E.S. Poloczanska, R.C. Babcock, A. Butler, A.J. Hobday, O. Hoegh-Guldberg, T.J. Kunz, R. Matear, D. Milton, T.A. Okey and A.J. Richardson

    Author Index
    Systematic Index
    Subject Index

    Biography

    R. N. Gibson, R. J. A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon