Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science (7th Edition)
Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science (7th Edition) by Tom S. Garrison
English | 2009 | ISBN: 049539193X | 582 Pages | PDF | 89.2 MB
English | 2009 | ISBN: 049539193X | 582 Pages | PDF | 89.2 MB
The ocean affects all aspects of our lives, and Tom Garrison will show you how in the new Seventh Edition of Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean–from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines–and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's engaging, student-friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Gain an understanding of the wonders of the sea and the scientific questions that surround it with this enjoyable, fascinating text!