Marine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
PREFACE
PART ONE
1. THE SCIENCE OF MARINE BIOLOGY
2. THE SEA FLOOR
3. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE WORLD OCEAN
4. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
PART TWO
5. THE MICROBIAL WORLD
6. MULTICELLULAR PRIMARY PRODUCERS: SEAWEEDS AND PLANTS
7. MARINE ANIMALS WITHOUT A BACKBONE
8. MARINE FISHES
9. MARINE REPTILES, BIRDS, AND MAMMALS
PART THREE
10. AN INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ECOLOGY
11. BETWEEN THE TIDES
12. ESTUARIES: WHERE RIVERS MEET THE SEA
13. LIFE ON THE CONTINENTAL SHELF
14. CORAL REEFS
15. LIFE NEAR THE SURFACE
16. THE OCEAN DEPTHS
PART FOUR
17. RESOURCES FROM THE SEA
18. THE IMPACT OF HUMANS ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
GLOSSARY
INDEX

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