Oceanography Books

New and Published Books

1. Marine Natural Resources and Technological Development

   An Economic Analysis of the Wealth from the Oceans

   By Marco Colazingari

   Series: Routledge Studies in Development and Society

   This book offers a comprehensive and systematic examination of the issues involved within Ocean Economics. The oceans are the last frontier on Earth, and research and exploration are key to developing and enhancing global economic activity that is necessary to sustain a growing human population....

   Published December 8th 2011 by Routledge
2. Modelling for Coastal Hydraulics and Engineering

   By K. W. Chau

   Mechanistic models are often employed to simulate processes in coastal environments. However, these predictive tools are highly specialized, involve certain assumptions and limitations, and can be manipulated only by experienced engineers who have a thorough understanding of the underlying...

   Published January 17th 2010 by CRC Press
3. Oceanography and Marine Biology

   An Annual Review, Volume 47

   Edited by R. N. Gibson, R. J. A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon

   Series: Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review

   Reflecting increased interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review, Volume 47 provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and...

   Published June 8th 2009 by CRC Press
4. Oceanography and Marine Biology

   An Annual Review, Volume 46

   Edited by R. N. Gibson, R. J. A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon

   Series: Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review

   Increasing interest in marine biology and its relevance to environmental issues creates a demand for authoritative reviews of recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology has addressed this demand for nearly 40 years. This annual review considers basics of marine research, special topics, and...

   Published June 4th 2008 by CRC Press
5. Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Ocean and Coastal Resources, Two Volume Set

   Proceedings of the 11th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, Lisbon, Portugal, 26-30 September 2005

   Edited by Carlos Guedes Soares, Y. Garbatov, N. Fonseca

   This book deals with various aspects concerning the design and fabrication of vessels for maritime transportation, namely, hydrodynamics, structures, machinery and propulsion systems, control systems, vessel design and shipyard technology, maintenance and repair. These volumes bring together an...

   Published October 26th 2005 by Taylor & Francis
6. Oceanography and Marine Biology

   An Annual Review Volume 42

   Edited by R. N. Gibson, R. J. A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon

   Series: Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review

   Ever-increasing interest in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues creates a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing the results of recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has answered this demand since its founding by the...

   Published July 27th 2004 by CRC Press
7. Marine Biofouling

   Colonization Processes and Defenses

   By Alexander I. Railkin

   Recent instances of bioinvasion, such as the emergence of the zebra mussel in the American Great Lakes, generated a demand among marine biologists and ecologists for groundbreaking new references that detail how organisms colonize hard substrates, and how to prevent damaging biomass...

   Published December 28th 2003 by CRC Press
8. The Indian Ocean - a Perspective

   Edited by E. Desa, R. Sen Gupta

   A comprehensive work on the Indian Ocean that deals with its physics, chemistry, biology and geology in two volumes. The 21 chapters have been contributed by well-experienced and competent specialists in their respective fields....

   Published December 31st 2000 by Taylor & Francis
9. The Ocean Engineering Handbook

   Edited by Ferial El-Hawary

   Series: Electrical Engineering Handbook

   Compiled with the help of an internationally acclaimed panel of experts, the Ocean Engineering Handbook is the most complete reference available for professionals. It offers you comprehensive coverage of important areas of the theory and practice of oceanic/coastal engineering and technology. This...

   Published December 27th 2000 by CRC Press
10. International Law and Ocean Management

    By Lawrence Juda

    Series: Routledge Advances in Maritime Research

    This book places contemporary problems of ocean use management in historical context beginning with the time of Hugo Grotius, whose seminal 1609 work The Freedom of the Seas was the basis of ocean law for the next three centuries. Individual use problems are dealt with in detail and include...

    Published May 1st 1996 by Routledge