Life In The World'S Oceans - Diversity, Distribution And Abundance

Life in the World's Oceans is a true landmark publication, distilling the efforts of thousands of marine biologists, ecologists, oceanographers and statisticians worldwide who have been involed in the first decadal Census of Marine Life.

Broadly divided into six parts, Life in the World's Oceans commences with a look at life in oceans past, followed by in-depth chapters covering the current oceans' realms, including coral reefs, seamounts, the deep sea and the polar regions. Coverage of global distributions of microbes and zooplankton is followed by a section reviewing animal movements within the oceans. The book concludes with chapters covering the future of marine animal populations, and the utilization of the data contained within the Census' database, the Ocean Biogeographic Information System.

Thoroughly edited by the late Professor Alasdair McIntyre, who was a world leader in marine sciences, and beautifully produced in full color throughout, Life in the World's Oceans is an essential purchase for all libraries in universities and research institutions throughout the world. All those involed in scientific work on the oceans, including biological scientists, oceanographers, marine and environmental scientists, should have copies of this exceptional book on their shelves.

Professor Alasdair McIntyre is based at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK