{"product_id":"marine-ecology-processes-systems-and-impacts-9780199227020","title":"Marine Ecology: Processes  Systems  and Impacts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe oceans cover the majority of the Earths surface; they influence our climate and provide a valuable source of food to billions of people. However  despite its fundamental impact on our lives  many aspects of the marine environment remain a mystery to us.  Marine Ecology: Processes  Systems  and Impacts  Second Edition  offers a carefully balanced and stimulating survey of marine ecology  introducing the key processes and systems from which the marine environment is formed and the issues and challenges that surround its future.  Opening with an overview of the major processes and interactions of marine ecology  the book goes on to explore the diverse systems from which the marine environment is composed  from estuaries to seabeds and from the deep sea to polar regions. The final section examines human activities that impact the marine environment--fisheries  aquaculture  pollution  and global warming--before considering measures that can be taken to mitigate their adverse effects on it.  Marine Ecology: Processes  Systems  and Impacts is an essential resource for any student wishing to develop a well-balanced  informed understanding of this fascinating subject. The second edition offers enhanced coverage of socioeconomic issues and climate change and new \"Hot Topic\" text boxes that discuss contemporary research.  FEATURES   Places key concepts and issues from a diverse range of marine systems into a real-world context  Carefully structured into well-defined  logical sections that facilitate ease and flexibility of use  Striking full-color illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive  Many detailed case studies enliven the text and add a further level of depth and insight  Key concepts and issues are treated from a global perspective  using examples from around the world  Rich pedagogy highlights and elucidates important information  A Companion Website provides resources for students and instructors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904809631797,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199227020","price":57.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199227020.jpg?v=1793852853","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/marine-ecology-processes-systems-and-impacts-9780199227020","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}