Description
Book SynopsisEstuarine Ecology A detailed and accessible exploration of the fundamentals and the latest advances in estuarine ecology
In the newly revised third edition of Estuarine Ecology, a team of distinguished ecologists presents the current knowledge in estuarine ecology with particular emphasis on recent trends and advances. The book is accessible to undergraduate students while also providing a welcome summary of up-to-date content for a more advanced readership.
This latest edition is optimized for classroom use, with a more intuitive mode of presentation that takes into account feedback from the previous edition's readers. Review questions and exercises have been added to assist in the learning and retention of complex concepts.
Estuarine Ecology remains the gold standard for the discipline by taking stock of the manifold scientific breakthroughs made in the field since the last edition was written. It also offers:
- Thorough introductions to
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Estuarine Ecology
2.Estuarine Geomorphology, Circulation, and Mixing
3. Estuarine Chemistry
4. Estuarine Phytoplankton
5. Estuarine Seagrasses
6. Coastal Marshes
7. Mangrove Wetlands
8. Estuarine Benthic Algae
9. Estuarine Microbial Ecology
10. Estuarine Zooplankton
11. Estuarine Benthos
12. Estuarine Nekton
13. Estuarine Wildlife
14. Estuarine Ecosystem Metabolism
15. Estuarine Food Webs
16. Estuarine Ecological Modeling
17. Estuarine Fisheries and Aquaculture
18. Global Climate Change and Estuarine Systems
