Marine biology

During the recent decades, social, political and academic endeavours have been made to improve environmental quality and reduce pollution.

This book covers the biology, ecology, genetics and aquaculture of the Asian Seabass or barramundi (Lates calcarifer), a commercially and recreationally valuable species.

This user-friendly handbook is a working guide to the status of named and experimental grasses available for use in the United States.

This book provides a broad range of applications and recent advances in the search for biofilm materials in nature.

Seaweeds are known for their rich bioactive compounds, which promote health in human beings and are good for the ecosystem as well.

Originally published in 1975 Terrestrial Environments covers the zoogeography and ecology of the main terrestrial environments of the world, including fresh water habitats with emphasis on their fauna.

This enlightening new volume details over 200 species of bioluminescent marine fishes along with their biotechnological and therapeutic applications.

This comprehensive handbook provides a detailed and unique overview of current thinking about marine governance in the context of global environmental change.

Advances in Marine Biology was first published in 1963.

Seascape Ecology provides a comprehensive look at the state-of-the-science in the application of landscape ecology to the seas and provides guidance for future research priorities.

An interdisciplinary study of the Kuroshio nutrient stream The surface water of the Kuroshio, a western boundary current in the North Pacific Ocean, is nutrient-depleted and has relatively low primary productivity, yet abundant fish populations are supported in the region.

Microalgae: Cultivation, Recovery of Compounds and Applications supports the scientific community, professionals and enterprises that aspire to develop industrial and commercialized applications of microalgae cultivation.

In the Miocene and Pliocene fossil shell beds of the eastern United States, the single most spectacular molluscan species radiation is seen in the ecphora shells (the Tribe Ecphorini).

Sexual Biology and Reproduction in Crustaceans covers crustacean reproduction as it deals with the structural morphology of the gamete-producing primary sex organs, such as the testis and ovary, the formation and maturation of gametes, their fusion during fertilization, and embryonic development that lead to the release of larvae.

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.

The crucian is a freshwater fish species that has seen a renaissance of interest in angling and conservation communities in Britain.

The Physiology of Cladocera is a much-needed summary of foundational information on these increasingly important model organisms.

This book is a celebration of the humble gudgeon, the angler's favourite 'tiddler'.

A comprehensive introduction to ocean ecology and a new way of thinking about ocean lifeMarine ecology is more interdisciplinary, broader in scope, and more intimately linked to human activities than ever before.

Marine Carbohydrates: Fundamentals and Applications brings together the diverse range of research in this important area which leads to clinical and industrialized products.

This reference book covers the ecological impact and biotechnological applications of diatoms.

Bioadhesion is often defined as the state in which two materials, at least one of which is biological in nature, are held together for extended periods of time by interfacial forces.

Recent biodiversity studies, reported here for the first time, have shown that the molluscan fauna of the Gulf of Mexico is far richer and more complex than previously thought.

Biology and Geology of Coral Reefs, Volume IV: Geology 2 covers the major advances made in the geological aspects of coral reef problems.

This valuable reference book covers the application of marine resources like algae, fishes, and shrimp to address food challenges of the world.

This special volume of Advances in Marine Biology covers in detail the biology of calanoid copepods.

This reference book collates traditional and modern applications of remote sensing in aquatic ecosystem monitoring.

A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientistsThe ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments.

The Third Edition of Ecology and Classification of North American Freshwater Invertebrates continues the tradition of in-depth coverage of the biology, ecology, phylogeny, and identification of freshwater invertebrates from the USA and Canada.

More than 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water, making it an ideal and abundant resource for studying species diversity, faunal communities, and ecosystems.

Painting a complete picture of the history of the Everglades, The Geology of the Everglades and Adjacent Areas brings together theperspectives of various geoscientists to provides an overview of the geology, paleontology, and paleoceanography of the Everglades region.

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

Decapod crustaceans are of tremendous interest and importance evolutionarily, ecologically, and economically.

Environmental organizations and fishermen generally have opposed development of offshore aquaculture.

The Ecology of Seashores explores the complex shore environment.

Provides basic knowledge, datasets and Matlab code allowing readers to study passive acoustic monitoring and to implement their own ideas.

Advances in research and development reveal the immense diversity and potential of marine genetic resources.

The activities of modern society have unleashed a range of toxic chemicals into the global environment.

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

This landmark scientific reference for scientists, researchers, and students of marine biology tackles the monumental task of taking a complete biodiversity inventory of the Gulf of Mexico with full biotic and biogeographic information.

More than seventy percent of the earth's surface is covered by ocean - the home to a staggering and sometimes overwhelming diversity of organisms, a majority of which reside in pelagic form.

This book examines the economic costs and benefits of the ecological restoration of estuaries, utilizing case studies from South Africa.

The use of environmental assessment procedures within monitoring frameworks demands that there be some relevancy to the decisions that management agencies make using biological criteria.

This book is a visual tour of Caribbean coral reefs between 1968 and 1978.

Marine Flatworms provides a fascinating introduction to the intriguing world of polyclad flatworms, a group of large, free-living marine Platyhelminthes, which are found throughout the world but are most colourful in tropical waters.

Sandy beaches are the most abundant coastal environments worldwide, which have an undeniable and unique ecological value.

Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 80, the latest release in a series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological oceanography.

Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) is one of the most holistic approaches to protecting marine and coastal ecosystems as it recognizes the need to protect entire marine ecosystems instead of individual species.

The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens.