Description: Introduces descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography, focusing on the nature and dynamics of ocean currents and their role in the distribution of heat and other aspects of ocean ...

but also to scientists who are looking for a well-written reference book that is complementary to what is presently available.' Dr Eric P. Chassignet, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric ...

Marine Geology: The forces that shape our Earth and its global ocean; Physical Oceanography: The forces that move our oceans; Marine Biology: The flora and fauna that inhabit our oceans; Global ...

Physical oceanography is the study of the physics of marine systems. It includes the distribution of temperature and salinity, water mass formation and movement, ocean currents, interior and ...

Chemical Oceanography: Element Fluxes in the Sea focuses on the use of chemical distributions to understand mechanisms of physical, chemical ... natural cycles - are a specific focus throughout the ...