Oceanography (seas and oceans)

Covers two important aspects of large-scale ocean circulation – wind-driven circulation, and thermohaline-driven circulation caused by changes in water density.

A concise overview of the basic physics and hydrodynamics of estuaries, with special topics at the forefront of estuarine research.

Describes biological rhythms and clocks evolved by marine organisms in relation to tidal, daily, lunar and seasonal life cycle events.

This book provides a highly illustrated synthesis of research on cold-water corals worldwide.

A reference volume discussing the dynamics, mixing, sediment regimes and morphological evolution in estuaries for researchers, students and engineers.

A comprehensive 2001 volume for researchers and graduate students in oceanography, meteorology, fluid dynamics and coastal engineering.

This book identifies restoration strategies for beach and dune conservation and discusses ways to educate and involve stakeholders.

A textbook on chemical oceanography with full coverage of the marine carbon cycle.

Textbook for graduate students and an introduction for researchers to coastal basins through simple hydrodynamics.

An introductory undergraduate textbook on ocean turbulence for courses in physical oceanography.

Graduate book on atmospheric and oceanic fluid dynamics for meteorology, atmospheric science and oceanography courses.

A 2007 reference on geomorphological studies on reefs for researchers and graduate students in geomorphology and oceanography.

A review of Lagrangian techniques for researchers and graduate students in physical systems and biological modelling.

Describes physical and statistical aspects of waves for graduates, researchers and engineers.

Describes seabed fluid flow processes for research scientists and professionals in the marine environment.

This 2007 book describes ocean models for graduate students and researchers in oceanography, geophysics, climatology and atmospheric science.

A graduate textbook/reference that derives and classifies the dynamic equations used in physical oceanography, including mathematical appendices.

A 2006 introduction to inverse and state estimation problems for graduate students and researchers in oceanography, climate science, and geophysical fluid dynamics.

A synthesis of current understanding of the adaptations, physiology and population dynamics of phytoplankton communities.

An overview of the current state of knowledge on ocean turbulence for graduate students and researchers.

A research-level book on methods used to study the generation and evolution of baroclinic tides, first published in 2005.

New edition of successful textbook that introduces the multi-disciplinary controls on air-sea interaction.

Timely synopsis of applications in environment and industry using ubiquitous microscopic algae.

Describes environmental applications of foraminifera and thecamoebians for researchers, consultants and graduate students.

Text on coastal engineering and oceanography covering theory and applications intended to mitigate shoreline erosion.

A comprehensive treatment of air-sea interaction for graduate students and researchers in meteorology, oceanography, environmental engineering, first published in 2001.

This 2002 book examines the interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems, with a focus on linear analysis.

A graduate-level book combining computer models with observational data in oceanography and meteorology.

As is the case with many modern fields of study, oceanographical engineering cuts across the boundaries of several disciplines.

Positive Displacement Pumps is a current reference guide for positive displacement pumps for both traditional and state-of-the-art testing methods, and serves as a bridge between textbooks and manufacturer's literature by providing equipment testing practices based on technical know-how, practical experience, and academic theory.

Seamounts are ubiquitous undersea mountains rising from the ocean seafloor that do not reach the surface.

Based on a fifty-year study conducted by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, this book brings together a comprehensive summary of their observations and findings.

The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP: 2000-2013) has provided crucial records of past and present processes and interactions within and between the biosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere.

Geology of the China Seas represents the first English-language synthesis of the available research into the geology of the South and East China Seas.

Marine extremes, as they are conceived of in this volume, encompass environments, activities, events and impacts.

Marine extremes, as they are conceived of in this volume, encompass environments, activities, events and impacts.

This textbook introduces research on dinosaurs by describing the science behind how we know what we know about dinosaurs.

This textbook introduces research on dinosaurs by describing the science behind how we know what we know about dinosaurs.

This book reviews the frameworks and implementation of marine, fishery and coastal laws and policies in Chile, Mexico and Peru.

This book reviews the frameworks and implementation of marine, fishery and coastal laws and policies in Chile, Mexico and Peru.

The seas and oceans are currently taking centre stage in academic study and public consciousness.

We present you with an updated reference book aimed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interested in Marine Biology.

We present you with an updated reference book aimed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interested in Marine Biology.

Originally published in 1978 Sea Serpents, Sailors and Sceptics looks at stories of folklore and mythology which have fascinated sailors from antiquity to the modern day.

Originally published in 1978 Sea Serpents, Sailors and Sceptics looks at stories of folklore and mythology which have fascinated sailors from antiquity to the modern day.

Stewarding the Sound uses different perspectives to build awareness of the wealth and fragility of this ecosystem by balancing economic and social needs with conservation.

Stewarding the Sound uses different perspectives to build awareness of the wealth and fragility of this ecosystem by balancing economic and social needs with conservation.

Field Methods in Marine Science: From Measurements to Models is an authoritative guide of the methods most appropriate for field research within the marine sciences, from experimental design to data analysis.

Field Methods in Marine Science: From Measurements to Models is an authoritative guide of the methods most appropriate for field research within the marine sciences, from experimental design to data analysis.

In one volume, this book brings together a diversity of approaches, theory and frameworks that can be used to analyse the governance of renewable natural resources.