Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life

Marine Biology Texts Don't Get Any Better Than This - 10 Reasons Why You Should Adopt Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life What is marine biology and why is it important? The eleventh edition of Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life answers these questions and inspires students to appreciate marine life and ocean ecosystems. Assuming no prior knowledge of marine biology, this entertaining text covers the essentials to a foundational understanding of marine organisms and their environments. The conversational writing style, latest research, and engaging features are designed to intrigue students, while the new Case Studies encourage them to apply their knowledge to current and real-life situations. Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life is the clear choice for students diving into this exciting science. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. NEW chapter, Polar Seas, provides an introduction to the polar environment followed by coverage of various polar organisms, how they are affected by their environment, and the effects of climate change NEW chapter, Physical and Chemical Oceanography, covers various basic oceanographic topics such as tides, waves, and circulation to help students better understand how these affect marine life NEW Did You Know? boxes highlight a fascinating aspect of marine life, offering students information on contemporary events and discoveries Research in Progress feature offers the latest statistics and modern examples of the current work and findings of marine biologists NEW Case Studies in every chapter highlight various marine organisms and encourage knowledge application More than 450 NEW and revised high-quality photos and carefully rendered illustrations help support visual learners, clarify key concepts, and enhance the student reading experience Thoroughly updated with the latest information and research Learning objectives, key terms, and a list of key genera have been added to each chapter Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life, Eleventh Edition is ideal for one-semester courses in Marine Biology, and assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. Course titles include: Marine Biology Biology of the Marine Environment Marine Science Life in the Sea The Ocean Environment Semester at Sea © 2018 | 450 pages Read more