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*0-8053-4582-5, Nybakken, James and Bertness, Mark, Marine Biology: An Ecological Approach, Sixth Edition//--> Marine Biology: An Ecological Approach, Sixth Edition approaches the subject of marine biology by emphasizing the ecological principles that govern marine life throughout all ocean environments and by acknowledging the differences between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. This unique approach adds real-world relevance by exploring how organisms interact within their individual ecosystems while also focusing on the significance of human impact on the sea. Marine Environments, Plankton Communities, Oceanic Nekton, Deep-Sea Biology, Shallow-Water Subtidal Benthic Associations, Intertidal Ecology, Meiofauna, Estuaries and Salt Marches, Tropical Communities, Symbiotic Relationships, Human Impact on the Sea For all readers interested in marine biology and marine ecology.
Hardcover: 592 pages
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 6 edition (October 18, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0805345825
ISBN-13: 978-0805345827
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1.1 x 10.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Most marine biology texts on the market are designed to support lower division courses for non-majors. Nybakken's text, however, is designed with the upper division biology major as its primary audience. This book is, in my opinion, the best book on the market to support an undergraduate course in marine biology for majors.Nybakken takes a community ecology approach to his discussions of the marine environment. There are chapters that address communities of the plankton, nekton, deep sea, nearshore subtidal regions, intertidal habitats, estuaries and marshes, the tropics and the poles, and so forth.The photographs and illustrations are good, the text is well written, and examples are widely known. It may be true that Nybakken tends to pull more heavily on examples from the West Coast of the USA, but there are also ample numbers of examples from other areas of the world that support the text.Each chapter is supported by a list of references from the professional (primary) scientific literature -- something a serious biology student would appreciate and use.This is an easy book to teach from and to learn from. The information is excellent, the examples are clear, and the supporting graphics are good.It is also notable that Nybakken not only discusses the biology of marine organisms, but he addresses the stewardship we have to conserve the planet's vital assemblage of marine resouces and biodiversity.
Like the way the book is organized, easy to understand if your a biology major. Not written like most general Biology textbooks, boring and stuffy! If your Professor uses this book I think you'll love.
This book is my right hand "man" for reference material. It goes into great detail about the various ecosystems in the marine environment. I think it is a good starter book for a high school graduate who is curious and interested in learning about the various marine environments prior to making a decision about extended studies.
Book as expected. Good purchase experience.
A very informative book.
Awesome text book.
Un excelente libro de texto, con numerosos ejemplos y amena explicación. Lo empleo en mis clase por la variedad de temas tratados.
Excellent
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