The Fluid Earth

The Fluid Earth
Author:
Publisher: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1990
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780937049587

Predicting Future Oceans

Predicting Future Oceans
Author: William Cheung
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2019-08-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128179465

Predicting Future Oceans: Sustainability of Ocean and Human Systems Amidst Global Environmental Change provides a synthesis of our knowledge of the future state of the oceans. The editors undertake the challenge of integrating diverse perspectives—from oceanography to anthropology—to exhibit the changes in ecological conditions and their socioeconomic implications. Each contributing author provides a novel perspective, with the book as a whole collating scholarly understandings of future oceans and coastal communities across the world. The diverse perspectives, syntheses and state-of-the-art natural and social sciences contributions are led by past and current research fellows and principal investigators of the Nereus Program network. This includes members at 17 leading research institutes, addressing themes such as oceanography, biodiversity, fisheries, mariculture production, economics, pollution, public health and marine policy. This book is a comprehensive resource for senior undergraduate and postgraduate readers studying social and natural science, as well as practitioners working in the field of natural resources management and marine conservation. Provides a synthesis of our knowledge on the future state of the oceans Includes recommendations on how to move forwards Highlights key social aspects linked to ocean ecosystems, including health, equity and sovereignty

Explore the Salish Sea

Explore the Salish Sea
Author: Joseph K. Gaydos
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1632173670

Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this book covers wildlife habitats, geodiversity, intertidal and subtidal sea life, and highlights what is unique to this Pacific Northwest ecosystem.

Exploring the Oceans

Exploring the Oceans
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781555913793

Introduction to the oceans of the world, the life they support, their importance as an ecosystem, and the threats they face. Includes related activities.

About the Ocean

About the Ocean
Author: Sindy McKay
Publisher: Treasure Bay, Inc.
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781891327322

Explores many aspects of the ocean environment, from coral reefs to deep seas to sandy shores and presents facts about life in the ocean, including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish and much more.

Oceans

Oceans
Author: Susie Hodge
Publisher: TickTock Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Marine ecology
ISBN: 9781846965036

Ocean plants - Ocean animals - Fish that live in the depths of the ocean - Ocean pollution.

Climate and the Oceans

Climate and the Oceans
Author: Geoffrey K. Vallis
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2012
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691150281

Explores climate and oceans, providing a look at the basics of climate, a descriptive overview of the oceans, a brief introduction to dynamics, and coverage of other related topics.