Peter Castro,
California State Polytechnic University Michael E. Huber,
Global Coastal Strategies
ISBN: 0072852909 Copyright year: 2003
Features of the Fourth Edition
NEW TO THIS EDITION
The fourth edition features a new chapter: Chapter 5, The Microbial World. Chapter 5 highlights the importance of bacteria, archaea, and phytoplankton on the primary production and biodiversity of the marine environment.
Overall updating of text to incorporate recent events, new research, and changes in perspective.
Terminology has been changed to reflect the new classification system being used (3-domain system, seaweeds as protists).
Slight expansion of technical vocabulary, while preserving the informal writing style that makes this text so enjoyable to read.
Users will find new photos, new illustrations, and improved quality of color paintings (particularly those of fishes).
New and unique "See It in Motion" videoclips for each chapter are available via the Castro/Huber Online Learning Center. These underwater clips feature video footage of marine animals and their behavior.
The "Further Readings" sections at the end of each chapter have been revised to include the most current articles and links for scientific literature. Many of these articles can be accessed as live links from the Online Learning Center.
FEATURES
Marine Biology features a global, non-regional perspective. That the world's oceans and seas function as a vast, integrated system is among the most important messages of this book. One aspect of this global approach is the deliberate inclusion of examples from many different regions and ecosystems, so as many students as possible will find something relevant to their local areas.
Presentation of geological, physical, and chemical properties of oceans (at a non-majors level) as they relate to marine biology. This central theme is repeated throughout the text.
Multiple learning aids throughout text include: Boxed Essays, Key Concept Summaries, Glossary, Critical Thinking Questions, and Further Reading References.
A dynamic text-specific, password protected Online Learning Center web site features quizzing, hot links, Do-It-Yourself Summaries, Sample Syllabi, regional case studies, lab exercises, video footage, and more!
To obtain an instructor login for this Online Learning Center, ask your local sales representative.
If you're an instructor thinking about adopting this textbook, request a free copy for review.
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