Marine biology Books

Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish so important to...

This book reviews up-to-date knowledge on the biology of sole (Solea senegalensis and S. solea). These flatfish species are increasingly important in Europe both from the ecological and production point of view. This book is divided into two sections: A...

The marine environment accounts for most of the biodiversity on our planet, while offering a huge potential for the benefit and wellbeing of mankind. Its extensive resources already constitute the basis of many economic activities - but...

The use of nanoparticles in medicine, industrial, and other applications has triggered an interest in their potential. This book explores the use of nanoparticles related to their occurrence in the environment, their impact on biota in aquatic systems,...

The genus Perca includes only three species of fish, but they are ubiquitous and abundant in freshwater and brackish environments of the northern hemisphere, from North America to Europe and Asia. These species are important both ecologically and...

This book is a result of the authors' more than 40 years of study on the behavior, populations, and heavy metals in the colonial waterbirds nesting in Barnegat Bay and the nearby estuaries and bays in the Northeastern United States. From Boston Harbor to...

Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) is one of the most holistic approaches to protecting marine and coastal ecosystems as it recognizes the need to protect entire marine ecosystems instead of individual species. After decades of pollution, habitat...

This up-to-date revision of a bestseller sets the standard for planning and implementing cost-effective sediment sampling programs. Handbook of Techniques for Aquatic Sediments Sampling, Second Edition is the only comprehensive text on procedures for...

Seagrasses are becoming widely used as in situ indicators of the relative health and condition of subtropical and tropical estuarine ecosystems. To permit meaningful management of our estuaries, there is clearly a need to develop and refine ways of...

Compared to other arthropods, crustaceans are characterized by an unparalleled disparity of body plans. Traditionally, the specialization of arthropod segments and appendages into distinct body regions has served as a convenient basis for higher...

Written by international experts, The Biology and Fisheries of the Slipper Lobster provides comprehensive coverage of the known biology, ecology, behavior, physiology, evolutionary history, and genetics of the numerous species in the family Scyllaridae...

Painting a complete picture of the history of the Everglades, The Geology of the Everglades and Adjacent Areas brings together theperspectives of various geoscientists to provides an overview of the geology, paleontology, and paleoceanography of the...

Acting as titans in global control of the biosphere and colonizing virtually all corners of the earth, algae, extremely diverse and numerous oxygenic, photosynthetic organisms, can be major players in and drivers of environmental change. For hundreds of...

Interrelationships Between Corals and Fisheries is derived from a workshop held by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council in Tampa, Florida in May 2013, where world authorities came together to discuss the current problems in managing tropical...

Professorial Dissertation from the year 2017 in the subject Biology - Zoology, grade: 1.5, , course: Zoology, language: English, abstract: Shrimps and Prawns of various kinds have certainly been a source of protein for human consumptions from very early...

Joachim Barrande propose, dans cet ouvrage, une étude complète des céphalopodes. Il y décrit en détail leur anatomie, leur évolution et leur rôle dans l'écosystème marin. Un livre essentiel pour tous les passionnés de biologie marine.This work has been...

Dieses Buch ist eine botanische Studie der Ostracoden des Golfes von Neapel und der angrenzenden Meeres-Abschnitte. Der Autor betrachtet ihre Morphologie, ihre Lebensweise und ihre ökologischen Bedingungen. Eine wichtige Lektüre für Biologen und...

This scientific treatise presents a detailed analysis of fish otoliths found in the deep-sea sediment of polar regions. The author's findings shed light on the evolution and ecology of fish in extreme environments and greatly contribute to our...

Sanitation of the Harvesting, Processing, and Distribution of Shellfish is a guide for operating, inspecting, and certifying shellfish shippers, processors, and depuration facilities. It is also needed for guidance regarding the controlling of...

Ocean Pollution provides a unique look at the effects of estuarine and coastal pollution on resource species. One of the primary objectives of the book is to provide an accurate assessment of the state of the inshore marine environment and its...

Referred to in the Bible, pictured on the wall-friezes of ancient Egyptian tombs, and a subject of fascination for generations of scientists, the tilapias (Cichlidae: Tilapiini) have featured in the diet and culture of...

Fish culture in hatcheries and other aquacultural facilities is becoming much more intensive all over the world. The success of all kinds of fish rearing depends on the quality of management and this depends, in turn, on...

Echinoderm Studies is a biennial series in which comprehensive surveys of selected topics are presented. A guiding principle of the series is to cover all aspects of echinoderm biology so as to promote a better comprehension of this group of animals.

One hundred and fifteen sperm whales were involved in three mass stranding events during the month of February 1998 along the west and north-west coastlines of Tasmania, Australia. Three mass strandings of this species in such close temporal proximity...

Epic Expedition Across AntarcticaFollow the great British explorer Ernest Shackleton and his expedition team on this epic journey as they attempt to become the first humans to reach the South Pole. This book is filled with adventure, drama, and...

Freshwater Crayfish Aquaculture in North America, Europe, and Australia is the first text to summarize the methods of culture for the eight most important crayfish species in the world. Methods developed to culture crayfishes around the world differ...

Murray's catalogue of marine algae found in the West Indian region is an essential resource for anyone interested in marine biology or phycology. The book includes detailed descriptions of over 800 species of algae, along with illustrations and...

This groundbreaking study offers important insights into the ecology of Puget Sound and the organisms that call it home. With beautiful illustrations and detailed analyses, James I. Peck and N. R. Harrington offer a unique perspective on the plankton of...

This is a scientific study of the oyster beds and barren bottoms of Lavaca Bay, Texas. The authors, Ernest Danglade and Henry Frank Moore, conducted extensive research on the factors that contribute to the health and productivity of oyster populations...

Gardner and Setchell's definitive study of the marine algae of the Pacific Coast of North America is a landmark work in phycology. Part 2 covers the red and brown algae, with detailed descriptions of over 300 species and dozens of beautiful illustrations...

Questo libro è un'introduzione alla biologia marina, la scienza che studia gli organismi viventi che abitano i mari e gli oceani del nostro pianeta. Scritto dal biologo italiano Raffaele Issel, il testo presenta le principali specie marine, le loro...

This book presents a thorough investigation into the eelgrass population in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It covers both the distribution and production of eelgrass, as well as historical changes in abundance. With clear graphs and well-written analyses,...

A detailed study of the sporozoön parasites that infect certain fish species in the Woods Hole area of Massachusetts, including their life cycles, effects on fish health, and possible interventions. This book is an essential resource for marine...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Humans have always been fascinated by marine life, from extremely small diatoms to the largest mammal that inhabits our planet, the blue whale. However, studying marine life in the ocean is an extremely difficult propo- tion...

It is surprising how little is actually known about the fate of wastewater bacteria once they enter the sea. This wide-ranging work is one of the first to unravel the mechanisms determining bacterial sensitivity or survival...

BackgroundThe Squamish Streamkeepers, whose reason for existence is to help wild salmon populations in the Squamish River watershed, began to wonder if they should expand their work to include Pacific herring. Herring used to spawn in great numbers...

This book covers the species att ributed to the orders Cryptonemiales, Palmariales and Rhodymeniales. Each species description incorporates notes on ecology and distribution and is supported by one or more line illustrations. Keys to aid identification...

This pioneering study of marine life by Smithsonian researcher Willard Gibbs Van Name provides a comprehensive look at the complex world of compound ascidians found along the eastern coast of North America. With detailed illustrations, anatomical...

Originally published in 1815, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the study of shells. It includes descriptions of individual shells, as well as general information about mollusks and the science of conchology. This classic work is essential...

This book is an in-depth study of the peripheral nervous system of Molgula manhattensis, written by esteemed marine biologist George William Hunter. It explores the unique characteristics of the nervous system in this species of tunicate, and sheds light...

This scientific text documents the study of foraminifera (single-celled organisms) found in the shallow waters of the Tortugas region. It provides an in-depth analysis of the various species and their ecological role in the marine environment. The...

Efforts to direct the recovery of damaged sites and landscape date back as far as the 1930s. If we fully understood the conditions and controlling variables at restoration sites, we would be better equipped to predict the outcomes of restoration efforts...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The planning for the conference held at Erice, Sicily, in November 1977, began with discussions among oceanographers from several countries on the need to consider the special problems and the recent results in the study of...

This reference work is designed to provide background information on an array of northeastern Pacific marine invertebrate species so that they can be more easily included in comparative studies of morphology, cell biology, reproduction, embryology,...

A Voyage of Discovery and Research in the Southern and Antarctic Regions V1: During the Years 1839-43 is a book written by James Clark Ross, a British naval officer and explorer. The book, which was first published in 1847, chronicles Ross's expedition...