Marine Biology
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Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology.
PrefacePt. 1Principles of Marine Science11The Science of Marine Biology22The Sea Floor193Chemical and Physical Features of the World Ocean39Pt. 2Life in the Marine Environment634The Business of Life645Marine Prokaryotes, Protists, Fungi, and Plants856Marine Animals Without a Backbone1067Marine Fishes1428Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals169Pt. 3Structure and Function of Marine Ecosystems1989An Introduction to Ecology19910Between the Tides21711Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea24112Life on the Continental Shell25813Coral Reefs27714Life Near the Surface30115The Ocean Depths333Pt. 4Humans and the Sea35616Resources from the Sea35717The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment38118The Oceans and Human Affairs405App. AAnswers to the Do-It-Yourself Summaries415App. BUnits of Measurement418App. CThe World Ocean419App. DMajor Coastal Communities of North America420Glossary420Credits436Index439
