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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... water column ( c ) . Note that the depth scale in ( c ) is different from that in ( a ) and ( b ) . Tide tables that give the predicted time and height of high and low tides are available in most coastal areas . These tables give the ...
... water column ( c ) . Note that the depth scale in ( c ) is different from that in ( a ) and ( b ) . Tide tables that give the predicted time and height of high and low tides are available in most coastal areas . These tables give the ...
Page 64
... water column often occurs in temperate and polar waters . ( a ) In summer the sun warms up the surface layer , which therefore becomes much less dense than the water below . ( b ) When fall comes , the surface water cools and storm ...
... water column often occurs in temperate and polar waters . ( a ) In summer the sun warms up the surface layer , which therefore becomes much less dense than the water below . ( b ) When fall comes , the surface water cools and storm ...
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... water move up to the surface . This phenomenon , known as upwelling , is caused indirectly by the Coriolis effect . The water column can be thought of as a column of thin layers , almost like a stack of paper . The wind pushes the top ...
... water move up to the surface . This phenomenon , known as upwelling , is caused indirectly by the Coriolis effect . The water column can be thought of as a column of thin layers , almost like a stack of paper . The wind pushes the top ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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