| Description |
1 online resource (621 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Marine biology series |
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CRC marine biology series.
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| Contents |
The southern ocean -- Phytoplankton and primary production -- Sea-ice microbial communities -- Zooplankton -- Krill -- Nekton -- Fish -- Seals -- Whales -- Birds -- Benthic communities -- The fast ice and ice shelves -- Ice-edge processes -- Decomposition and the roles of bacteria and protozoa -- Ecosystem dynamics -- Resource exploitation -- Ecosystem changes resulting from resource exploitation -- Management of living resources -- Ultraviolet radiation -- Global warming and Antarctic marine ecosystems -- Human impact |
| Summary |
First published in 1993, this book has been referred to as international research at its best and an invaluable reference. This second edition retains the format that made the first edition a popular bestseller, while updating the information with the latest research results available. The book describes the physico-chemical environment and, in a logical sequence, covers phytoplankton and primary production, the sea ice microbial communities and the secondary consumers, the zooplankton. The author includes a chapter on the biology and ecology of Antarctic krill that highlights its central posi |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 533-608) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record; title from PDF title page (viewed December 19, 2022) |
| Subject |
Marine ecology -- Antarctic Ocean
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Biotic communities -- Antarctic Ocean
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Ecosystem management -- Antarctic Ocean
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NATURE -- Animals -- Marine Life.
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Biotic communities
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Ecosystem management
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Marine ecology
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Meeresbiologie
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Antarctic Ocean
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Südpolarmeer
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1420005138 |
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9781420005134 |
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