Introduction to Marine Biology

Part I: The Ocean Environment. Science and Marine Biology. Fundamentals of Ecology. Geology of the Oceans. Water, Waves, And Tides. Part II: Marine Organisms. Evolution and Biological Classification. Marine Microorganisms. Multicellular Producers. Sponges, Cnidarians, And Marine Worms. Molluscs, Arthropods, Lophophorates, Echinoderms, And Tunicates. Fishes. Reptiles and Birds. Marine Mammals. Part III: Marine Ecosystems. Estuaries. Intertidal Communities. Coral Reefs. Coastal Seas and the Continental Shelf. The Open Sea. Deep Water. Part IV: Oceans and the Human Connection. Harvesting the Ocean's Resources. Oceans in Jeopardy. Glossary. Index.