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Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition Hardcover - 2000 - 3rd Edition

by Michael J. Kennish


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As a practicing professional in the field of marine science you need easily accessible, accurate and up-to-date information at your fingertips. Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference containing the critical information necessary to meet the multidisciplinary research needs of all marine scientists, researchers, and anyone involved in managing marine resources. Consisting of a user-friendly multi-sectional format, this single volume databook offers extensive, illustrative, and tabular reference material covering all the major disciplines related to the sea. What's new in the New Edition Presented in an easy-to-use, logically arranged format Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition serves as a quick reference to all disciplines of marine science. While building on the strong base provided by the previous editions, this is a completely updated version that includes: Completely revised text to reflect the latest knowledge in marine science Extensive references from recent sources (1995-2000) Current tables A wealth of new illustrations and tables Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and is a quick and easy reference to a multitude of marine science subjects. Although this state-of-the art reference has been designed for marine scientists; administrators and other professionals who deal with the management of marine resources - and the investigation of anthropogenic impacts on marine systems - will find the information accessible and useful. The Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition is your first resource when you need current, concise, and detailed data.

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As a practicing professional in the field of marine science you need easily accessible, accurate and up-to-date information at your fingertips. Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference containing the critical information necessary to meet the multidisciplinary research needs of all marine scientists, researchers, and anyone involved in managing marine resources. Consisting of a user-friendly multi-sectional format, this single volume databook offers extensive, illustrative, and tabular reference material covering all the major disciplines related to the sea. What's new in the New Edition
Presented in an easy-to-use, logically arranged format Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition serves as a quick reference to all disciplines of marine science. While building on the strong base provided by the previous editions, this is a completely updated version that includes:

  • Completely revised text to reflect the latest knowledge in marine science
  • Extensive references from recent sources (1995-2000)
  • Current tables
  • A wealth of new illustrations and tables Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of marine science, this handbook covers a wide range of topics and is a quick and easy reference to a multitude of marine science subjects. Although this state-of-the art reference has been designed for marine scientists; administrators and other professionals who deal with the management of marine resources - and the investigation of anthropogenic impacts on marine systems - will find the information accessible and useful. The Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition is your first resource when you need current, concise, and detailed data.
  • First line

    The world oceans including the adjacent seas cover ~71% of the earth's surface (~3.6 x 108 km2), and they have a total volume of ~1.35 x 109 km3.

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    • Title Practical Handbook of Marine Science, Third Edition
    • Author Michael J. Kennish
    • Binding Hardcover
    • Edition number 3rd
    • Edition 3
    • Pages 896
    • Volumes 1
    • Language ENG
    • Publisher CRC Press
    • Date December 27, 2000
    • Illustrated Yes
    • ISBN 9780849323911 / 0849323916
    • Weight 3.81 lbs (1.73 kg)
    • Dimensions 10.27 x 7.3 x 2.05 in (26.09 x 18.54 x 5.21 cm)
    • Library of Congress subjects Marine biology, Oceanography
    • Library of Congress Catalog Number 00060995
    • Dewey Decimal Code 551.46
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