Marine BiologyMarine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 35
Page 198
... dolphins that often swim above schools of tuna , mostly yellowfin tuna ( Thunnus albacares ) in the Eastern Pa- cific . Fishers often find their catch after spotting dolphins , which is known as " setting on tuna . " During the early ...
... dolphins that often swim above schools of tuna , mostly yellowfin tuna ( Thunnus albacares ) in the Eastern Pa- cific . Fishers often find their catch after spotting dolphins , which is known as " setting on tuna . " During the early ...
Page 203
... Dolphins , killer whales , and pilot whales in captivity quickly learn tricks . The military has trained bottlenose dolphins to find bombs and missile heads and to work as underwater spies . This type of learning , however , is called ...
... Dolphins , killer whales , and pilot whales in captivity quickly learn tricks . The military has trained bottlenose dolphins to find bombs and missile heads and to work as underwater spies . This type of learning , however , is called ...
Page 205
... dolphins and humans is a controversial one . Some people swear of experiencing spiritual in- spiration while swimming among dolphins during the " dolphin encounters " offered by some resort hotels . Dolphins trained for military ...
... dolphins and humans is a controversial one . Some people swear of experiencing spiritual in- spiration while swimming among dolphins during the " dolphin encounters " offered by some resort hotels . Dolphins trained for military ...
Contents
The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
Copyright | |
26 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
adapted algae animals archaea areas Atlantic bacteria barnacles biologists body bony fishes bottom called carbon cells cetaceans Chapter chemical clams coast color communities continental copepods coral reefs crabs crustaceans deep-sea deposit feeders depth detritus dinoflagellates dolphins earth eggs energy environment epipelagic estuaries feed female FIGURE fins fisheries gametes gills groups grow intertidal invertebrates Islands kelp known larvae layer live low tide male mammals mangrove Marine Biology marine organisms mesopelagic mid-ocean ridge molecules mouth move mussels nitrogen nutrients ocean Online Learning Center organic matter oxygen Pacific particles photosynthesis phylum phytoplankton plankton plants plates polychaetes polyps predators prey primary production produce rocks rocky shores salinity salt marshes scientists sea floor sea stars sea urchins seagrasses seawater seaweeds sediment shallow sharks shell shrimps snails species sperm sponges squids surface swim temperature tentacles tion tissues tropical turtles water column waves whales worms zone zooplankton zooxanthellae