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!
Oceanography : An Invitation to Marine Science
Autor(s)
Tom Garrison
64.35€ 57.92€ -10%
Editora:
Thomson
Ano:
2007
Nº Páginas:
588
Peso:
0 Kg
Dimensões:
mm
ISBN:
9780495190684
Categoria(s)
Biologia
INDISPONÍVEL
Disponibilidade:
Indisponível