Marine Biology: An Ecological Approach

Emphasizes the ecological principles that govern marine life throughout all environments within the world's oceans. Its unique ecological approach adds real-world relevance by exploring how organisms interact within their individual ecosystems. The book is organized by habitat and each habitat receives detailed, in-depth coverage, giving readers the flexibility to focus on their particular areas margin-left: interest. The Fifth Edition is fully updated with the latest research data and topics, including expanded coverage margin-left: the human impact on oceans, oceanic dead zones, and coral reefs. For marine biologists and marine ecologists.