Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition

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CRC Press, Dec 27, 2000 - Science - 896 pages
As a practicing professional in the field of marine science you need easily accessible, accurate and up-to-date information at your fingertips. Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference containing the critical information necessary to meet the multidisciplinary research needs of all marine scientists, researchers, and anyone involved in managing marine resources. Consisting of a user-friendly multi-sectional format, this single volume databook offers extensive, illustrative, and tabular reference material covering all the major disciplines related to the sea.

What's new in the New Edition
Presented in an easy-to-use, logically arranged format Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition serves as a quick reference to all disciplines of marine science. While building on the strong base provided by the previous editions, this is a completely updated version that includes:
  • Completely revised text to reflect the latest knowledge in marine science
  • Extensive references from recent sources (1995-2000)
  • Current tables
  • A wealth of new illustrations and tables

    Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and is a quick and easy reference to a multitude of marine science subjects. Although this state-of-the art reference has been designed for marine scientists; administrators and other professionals who deal with the management of marine resources - and the investigation of anthropogenic impacts on marine systems - will find the information accessible and useful. The Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition is your first resource when you need current, concise, and detailed data.
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    Contents

    I
    11
    III
    45
    V
    167
    VIII
    169
    IX
    176
    X
    279
    XII
    280
    XIII
    286
    XVII
    444
    XVIII
    447
    XIX
    450
    XX
    460
    XXI
    621
    XXIII
    622
    XXIV
    639
    Copyright

    XIV
    441

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