Marine Biology
by Peter Castro, Michael E. Huber
12th Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781260722192 |
| eText ISBN | 9781266564451 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 12th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 498 |
Marine Biology, 12th Edition, is an introductory textbook designed for a one-semester course for non-science majors. Written by Peter Castro and Michael E. Huber, the book combines basic physical and biological science concepts with an overview of marine life.
The volume examines foundational topics such as the scientific method, the structure of the sea floor, and physical and chemical properties of seawater. It also surveys ocean organisms ranging from microbes and primary producers to invertebrates and marine vertebrates.
Additional chapters examine diverse global environments, including estuaries and coral reefs, while introducing marine ecological principles and the consequences of human activity on ocean ecosystems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Science of Marine Biology
Chapter 2: The Sea Floor
Chapter 3: Chemical and Physical Features of the World Ocean
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Biology
Chapter 5: The Microbial World
Chapter 6: Multicellular Primary Producers: Seaweeds and Plants
Chapter 7: Marine Animals Without a Backbone
Chapter 8: Marine Fishes
Chapter 9: Marine Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
Chapter 10: An Introduction to Marine Ecology
Chapter 11: Between the Tides
Chapter 12: Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea
Chapter 13: Life on the Continental Shelf
Chapter 14: Coral Reefs
Chapter 15: Life Near the Surface
Chapter 16: The Ocean Depths
Chapter 17: Resources from the Sea
Chapter 18: The Impact of Humans on the Marine Environment
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