An Invitation to Marine Science
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/12/2006
The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the Moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Gain an understanding of the wonders of the sea and the scientific questions that surround it with this fascinating text!
- ISBN:
- 9780495112860
- 9780495112860
- Category:
- The Earth: natural history general
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 01-12-2006
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Brooks/Cole
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Edition:
- 6th Edition
- Dimensions (mm):
- 285.75x238.76x22.86mm
- Weight:
- 1.56kg
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