Marine Biology

In this book, the authors discuss the geographical distribution, biota and ecological significance of the Continental Shelf. Topics include the sea...

With increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, the extent of effects on the ocean and marine resources is an increasing ...

The occurrence of hypoxia, or low dissolved oxygen, is increasing in coastal waters world-wide and represents a significant threat to the health an...

Coasts are dynamic places with interactions between, land, sea, rivers and atmosphere and serve many important socio-economic functions. Being the ...

Aquatic invasive species -- harmful, non-native plants, animals, and microorganisms living in aquatic habitats -- damage ecosystems or threaten com...

Marine dinoflagellates, one of the most important components in phytoplankton are receiving much attention owing to their toxicity. They are respon...

This book presents current research in the study of the marine environment, including the isolation and molecular characterisation of marine bacter...

Microalgae are microscopic algae, typically found in freshwater and marine systems. Microalgae, capable of performing photosynthesis, are important...

The aim of this volume is to gather and synthesise the research conducted on the biology (early life history stages, age and growth, maturation and...

The Coral Triangle in south-east Asia contains over three quarters of the total number of known coral species and more than half of the world''s co...