Title |
Marine sciences : notable research and discoveries / Kyle Kirkland. |
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Imprint |
New York, NY : Facts on File, c2010. |
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CCQ - Lusail Female Library
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GC16 |
Available |
CCQ - Lusail Male Library
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GC16 |
Available |
Description |
xvii, 190 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Frontiers of science
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The ocean depths: exploring the seabed -- Mid-ocean ridge: the largest single volcanic feature on the planet -- Creatures of the deep sea -- Tsunami: killer waves -- El Ni₎їno and weather -- Harmful algal blooms: "red tides" -- Final though |
Summary |
Investigates the research and discoveries of explorers and scientists who have contributed to the field of marine sciences. |
Subject |
Marine sciences.
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Oceanography.
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Marine biology.
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ISBN |
9780816074433 |
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0816074437 |
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