Biomes: Oceans

Describes the marine life that inhabit various saltwater habitats including the coastal waters, estuaries, salt marshes, and swamps.

Explores how human beings use the Earth's oceans and examines how our actions and pollution affects marine resources, organisms, and habitats. Includes a glossary, further reading sources, and web links.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Earth's oceans and the issues they face. Examines the geography, geology, chemistry, and physics of the oceans; the ocean-atmosphere as a system; and the ocean's inhabitants. Features full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.