Pinet P.R. Invitation to Oceanography

5th edition. — Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2009. — 626 p. — ISBN: 978-0-7637-5993-3.Thoroughly updated to include the most recent and fascinating discoveries in oceanography, the Fifth Edition takes great strides to be the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and student-friendly resource available today. Its content continues to span the four major divisions of ocean science: geology, chemistry, physics and biology, while maintaining the conversational voice for which it is acclaimed. The Fifth Edition boasts many exciting updates, including a new chapter on global climate change that educates students on global warming in the 21st century and its likely impact on ocean systems. With new end-of-chapter questions, new color photographs and illustrations, and an expanded assortment of Selected Readings, Invitation to Oceanography is a must-have in any marine science classroom!The Growth of Oceanography
The Planet Oceanus
The Origin of Ocean Basins
Marine Sedimentation
The Properties of Seawater
Wind and Ocean Circulation
Waves in the Ocean
Tides
Marine Ecology
Biological Productivity in the Ocean
The Dynamic Shoreline
Coastal Habitats
Ocean Habitats and Their Biota
The Ocean’s Resources
The Human Presence in the Ocean
Global Climate Change and the Oceans
Appendices