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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!
| ISBN-13 | 9780495113447 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0495113441 |
| Weight | 2.90 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 0.75 x 10.50 In |
| List Price | $88.00 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Format | - |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 608 pages |
| Publisher | Brooks Cole |
| Published On | 2006-12-25 |
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