Ocean Studies: Introduction to Oceanography

by Douglas A. Segar, Stacy W. Kish, Elizabeth W. Mills

Ocean Studies explores the role of the ocean in the Earth system with special emphasis on the flow and transformations of water and energy into and out of the ocean, physical and chemical properties of ocean water, ocean circulation, marine life and habitats, interactions between the ocean and the other components of the Earth system, and the human/societal impacts on and response to those interactions. It provides the physical, chemical, geological, and biological foundations for understanding the world ocean.

774 pages, ebook

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Timber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and class!

[Acenith Claassen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent text, illustrations, and photos. Overall, very informative.