- Hardcover: 286 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (Nov 8 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1107000130
- ISBN-13: 978-1107000131
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.6 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 780 g
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#71,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #30 in Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Biology > Marine Biology
- #76 in Books > Science > Nature & Ecology > Oceans & Seas
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'... highly readable ... illustrated throughout with photographs of fascinating species ... The more information we possess, the better we can act to sustain the marine resources, and the Census is a vital starting point for the expansion of our knowledge. This book conveys the enthusiasm the author feels for his subject, and is well worth reading for anyone curious about the life that exists beneath the surface of the ocean.' Blusci: Cambridge University Science Magazine
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Over the 10-year course of the recently completed Census of Marine Life, a global network of researchers in more than 80 nations has collaborated to improve our understanding of marine biodiversity - past, present, and future. Providing insight into this remarkable project, this book explains the rationale behind the Census and highlights some of its most important and dramatic findings, illustrated with full-color photographs throughout. It explores how new technologies and partnerships have contributed to greater knowledge of marine life, from unknown species and habitats, to migration routes and distribution patterns, and to a better appreciation of how the oceans are changing. Looking to the future, it identifies what needs to be done to close the remaining gaps in our knowledge and provide information that will enable us to better manage resources, conserve diversity, reverse habitat losses, and respond to global climate change.
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A wonderful overview of the biology of the oceans, Feb 9 2011
By L. Shapiro - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Discoveries of the Census of Marine Life: Making Ocean Life Count (Paperback)
This book serves up a breezy, often lyrical, sweeping overview of the biology of the oceans. The text is very accessible and engaging, yet simultaneously chock full of information. It also offers a very current look at how researchers are studying ocean life today. Most books like this, although full of dazzling photography, seem to include text as an afterthought without much expectation that anyone will actually be reading it. This is definitely not the case for this volume--the images may be dazzling, but the text absolutely should not be missed. It is also worth noting that although the target audience is clearly far broader than professional biologists, each chapter includes a list of technical references for readers interested in getting into the scientific literature (and I understand there will eventually be an online version that includes literature citations within the text). Readers already interested in the sea will savor this book and many of those who may not yet have given life in the oceans much thought are sure to have their eyes opened by what scientists have learned--and, perhaps even more impressive, what has not yet been learned--about life in the oceans.
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The World We have yet to Discover, May 7 2011
By Barry W. Cornell "sea doc" - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: Discoveries of the Census of Marine Life: Making Ocean Life Count (Paperback)
, This Book is a a well written introduction to the Highlights of the recent 10 year multinational "Census of Marine Life " that began in 2000 and finished in 2010. It is a wonderful introduction that will familiarize the reader with all the various methods that data was compiled and a glimpse of things discovered .. and the individuals that helped advance our understanding of this incredible PLANET OCEAN .
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Everything you need to know is in here, Nov 2 2011
By susan ryan - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Discoveries of the Census of Marine Life: Making Ocean Life Count (Paperback)
If you want to know what science knows about the world's ocean - read this book. This synthesis of a 10-year global study brings together all the facts in a highly readable, beautifully illustrated and simply enjoyable volume. Researchers, policy makers, fishermen, historians, educators, students and anyone interested in life in the ocean - past, present and future - will value this book for decades to come.
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