This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to ge

In Chapter 1 the methodological principles of systemization and visualization of multidimensional ecological information for its operational dissemination among

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the signif

The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Changing sea levels, plate tectonics, chemical cycling, sedimentation, and the atmosphere greatly impact these ha

Global warming and human-driven impacts are changing the World’s ecological zones. This book applies the principles described in Bailey’s Ecosystem Geograph