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. |
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... islands . Some hot spots lie under the middle of a plate , creating long lines of seamounts and islands ( see " Hot Spots and the Creation of the Hawaiian Is- lands , " p . 40 ) , including many island chains in the South Pacific ...
... islands . Some hot spots lie under the middle of a plate , creating long lines of seamounts and islands ( see " Hot Spots and the Creation of the Hawaiian Is- lands , " p . 40 ) , including many island chains in the South Pacific ...
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... ISLANDS Aleutian Islands ∞ 98 45-50 million yr Hawaiian Ridge Midway Island ( 25 million yr ) provides the solution to a mystery The Emperor Seamounts and Hawaiian Island chain . interactive exploration Check out the Online Learning ...
... ISLANDS Aleutian Islands ∞ 98 45-50 million yr Hawaiian Ridge Midway Island ( 25 million yr ) provides the solution to a mystery The Emperor Seamounts and Hawaiian Island chain . interactive exploration Check out the Online Learning ...
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... Islands Japan Pacific Ocean Guam Marshall Islands Hawaiian Islands Papua New Guinea Belize Galápagos Islands Suvadiva Indonesia Indian Ocean 30 ° Fi New Caledonia French Polynesia Great Barrier Reef 0 1000 2000 0 1000 2000 3000 ...
... Islands Japan Pacific Ocean Guam Marshall Islands Hawaiian Islands Papua New Guinea Belize Galápagos Islands Suvadiva Indonesia Indian Ocean 30 ° Fi New Caledonia French Polynesia Great Barrier Reef 0 1000 2000 0 1000 2000 3000 ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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