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THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT THE WORLD OCEAN
The geography of the Oceans and Seas. Shape and features of the ocean basins: continental margins, undersea mountains and volcanoes. The ocean/atmosphere: global winds, monsoons, cyclones, waves and tides, sea ice and icebergs. Life in the oceans: zones of light and darkness, fish, mammals, birds.
The health of the oceans, oil spillage and pollution. Deployment of fleets, areas of conflict and dispute, naval operations. The maritime heritage and undersea archaeology, the beginning of marine science and ocean research today. Territorial sea claims and rights. The Law of the Sea.
RESOURCES OF THE OCEAN OCEAN TRADE
The world catch of living resources, industrial and traditional The distribution of world ports and
fisheries, national catches in international waters, aquaculture. patterns of trade. Shipbuilding and
The distribution and migration of whales, tuna and salmon. ownership of fleets, straits and canals.
Offshore oil and gas...
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Fülszöveg
THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT THE WORLD OCEAN
The geography of the Oceans and Seas. Shape and features of the ocean basins: continental margins, undersea mountains and volcanoes. The ocean/atmosphere: global winds, monsoons, cyclones, waves and tides, sea ice and icebergs. Life in the oceans: zones of light and darkness, fish, mammals, birds.
The health of the oceans, oil spillage and pollution. Deployment of fleets, areas of conflict and dispute, naval operations. The maritime heritage and undersea archaeology, the beginning of marine science and ocean research today. Territorial sea claims and rights. The Law of the Sea.
RESOURCES OF THE OCEAN OCEAN TRADE
The world catch of living resources, industrial and traditional The distribution of world ports and
fisheries, national catches in international waters, aquaculture. patterns of trade. Shipbuilding and
The distribution and migration of whales, tuna and salmon. ownership of fleets, straits and canals.
Offshore oil and gas production. Sea floor minerals: manganese Navigational aids and shipping hazards,
nodules. Renewable energy from tides and waves. Collisions and oil tanker disasters.
9780723003182
Encyclopaedia THE SEA
Winner of the American Library Association Award for the Finest Reference Book of the Year
The fascinating world of the sea is presented in over 600 full colour maps, photographs and illustrations.
Previously published as The Times Atlas of the Oceans, this new updated edition covers every aspect of the ocean environment: from life at the sea-bottom to the ocean-atmosphere system; sea use from naval warfare to merchant shipping; ocean resources from offshore oil and gas to worldwide fish catches; ocean management from pollution control to recreational sea use and conservation of species and habitats.
This new edition has been comprehensively revised using the latest scientific and statistical information.
The rapid growth in recent years in the world's awareness of the seas and their environment has led to the production of this volume which combines years of academic research with the design and cartographic skills that have made Times Atlases famous throughout the world.
The Times Atlas and Encyclopaedia of the Sea has been designed for use by all who enjoy, study, or work in or on the sea.
'an absolute must for anyone with an interest in the sea.'
CLARE FRANCIS m.b.e.
'The illustrations are quite excellent and I am sure this will become a fundamental reference for those who are connected with the sea and essential reading for those who seek to learn about it.' Rear Admiral SIR JOHN WOODWARD, k.c.b
'really excellent. . . only time has forced me to put it down.' CHAY BLYTH
'an invaluable working tool for all involved in marine matters.' JACQUES YVES COUSTEAU
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