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Introduction to Marine Biology is designed for undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds, as well as for biology students eager to expand their understanding of the marine environment. Many students may already have a keen interest in marine biology, while others may be taking the course to fulfill a general education requirement and feel apprehensive about science subjects.
For these students, the marine environment—especially its fascinating organisms—often holds an inherent appeal. Growing up with television shows, films, and online content about the ocean, they naturally develop a curiosity about marine life.
This text builds on that curiosity, using it as a gateway to introduce key biological concepts as they relate to marine organisms and the ecology of the marine environment. Each of the authors brings over 30 years of experience teaching marine biology to both majors and nonmajors.
Their lectures and field courses emphasize an ecological perspective, a framework they have carried over into the development of this text. The primary focus is on the ecology of the marine environment—how marine organisms interact with one another and with their surroundings. The authors believe that studying marine ecosystems offers one of the most effective ways to illustrate the delicate balance of natural systems.
Additionally, this text highlights the vital connection between marine and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as their significance to human life. By exploring marine biology, students will be better equipped to make informed choices—whether in voting or in daily actions that impact the natural world, particularly the ocean.
The authors aim to provide students with a strong factual foundation, empowering them to engage thoughtfully with environmental issues and make meaningful contributions to the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Contents
Part 1: The Ocean Environment
- Science and Marine Biology
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Geology of the Ocean
- Water, Waves, and Tides
Part 2: Marine Organisms
- Biological Concepts
- Marine Microbes
- Multicellular Primary Producers
- Lower Invertebrates
- Higher Invertebrates
- Marine Fishes
- Marine Reptiles and Birds
- Marine Mammals
Part 3: Marine Ecosystems
- Intertidal Communities
- Estuaries
- Coral Reef Communities
- Continental Shelves and Neritic Zone
- The Open Sea
- Life in the Ocean’s Depths
Part 4: Humans and the Sea
- Harvesting the Ocean’s Resources
- Oceans in Jeopardy
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