The ocean affects all aspects of our lives--Tom Garrison will show you how in this new edition of OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE. Garrison takes you on a vivid exploration of the ocean--from submarine canyons to zooplankton, global warming, the growing plastics problem, and our changing coastlines--and explains oceanography's most important concepts. Garrison's friendly approach helps you understand the complexities involved in how we study and use the ocean. You'll explore topics like Hurricane Katrina; the devastating December 2004 earthquake in the Indian Ocean and the resulting tsunami; the Moon and its connection to the ocean; the power of the ocean to influence weather; and uses and abuses of the ocean. Gain an understanding of the wonders of the sea and the scientific questions that surround it with this fascinating text!
Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science (with CengageNOW Printed Access Card) (Available Titles CengageNOW)
$16.93 - $43.68
- UPC:
- 9780495112860
- Maximum Purchase:
- 3 units
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 2006-12-21
- Author:
- Tom S. Garrison
- Language:
- english
- Edition:
- 6