Reflecting the increasing interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, "Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review" provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and topical importance while adding to new areas as they arise. This volume, part of a series that regards the all marine sciences as a complete unit, features contributions from experts involved in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science.
Preliminary Table of Contents: Optical Properties of Non-Spherical Marine Particles. Ecology of the Giant Kelp Marcocystis: Global Consequences of Ecotype Variability. Habitat Coupling Through Migrations of Coastal and Estuarine Mysids. ApparentDiversity Patterns of the Benthos and Proposed Explanations. Coral Reefs of the Andaman Sea. Ecology of the Humbolt Current System. Status and Trends for Coastal Marine Habitats of Europe. Impact of Climate Change on Australian Marine Ecosystems andBiodiversity.
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