Edited by
John Steele, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Steve Thorpe, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, and Bangor University, U.K.
Karl Turekian, Yale University, Connecticut, USA
Description
The
Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences is the most current, authoritative, and comprehensive resource on the science of the
oceans. This ambitious work includes contributions from leading scientists around the world on the physical processes that drive the
oceans and the chemical, biological, and geological disciplines. The
Encyclopedia also covers ancillary topics such
as ocean technology, law of the oceans, global programs, marine policy, the use of the oceans for food and energy, and the impact of
pollution and climate changes. The many different methods used to study the oceans are covered, from ship-based systems to satellite
remote sensing.
Users will enjoy easy access to more than 400 articles, each approximately 3000-4000 words in length with further
reading lists and extensive cross referencing. Each article provides comprehensive coverage of a particular topic, and is designed for
a wide audience of students, academics, researchers, and professionals. The articles are written at a level that allows undergraduate
students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with the latest technical information.
Also available online
on ScienceDirect.
For online version information, please visit http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/reference_works
Audience:
Academic libraries servicing oceanography, marine biology, geology, and meteorology departments. Practicing oceanographers, ecologists,
geologists, hydrologists, climatologists, and biologists in industrial settings or research institutions.
