World ocean census : a global survey of marine life / Darlene Trew Crist, Gail Scowcroft, James M. Harding.

Author/creator Crist, Darlene Trew
Other author Scowcroft, Gail.
Other author Harding, James M., 1975-
Format Book
Publication InfoRichmond Hill, Ont. ; Buffalo, New York : Firefly Books, ©2009.
Description256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The known, the unknown, and the unknowable -- Painting a picture of the past -- Expanding the use of technology -- Animals as ocean observers -- Disappearing ice oceans -- Unexpected diversity at the edges of the sea -- Unexplored ecosystems : vents, seeps, seamounts, and abyssal plains -- Unraveling the mystery of new life-forms -- Forecasting the future -- The path forward.
Abstract An insider's description of the comprehensive Census of Marine Life and what it reveals about a seriously threatened ecosystem.
Local noteLittle-305131060270S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009675176
ISBN9781554074341
ISBN1554074347

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Reference Stacks QH95 .C75 2009 ✔ Available