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The Marine Environment and Biodiversity£19.99 Michael Kent
9780198869085 Written primarily for 16-19 year old students, this primer introduces the key features of the marine environment and explores the great diversity of life which the ocean supports, as well as discussing the threats to this environment and its biodiversity that result from human activity. |
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Coral Reefs: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Charles Sheppard
9780198869825 Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse of ecosystems. Here, Charles Sheppard tells the fascinating story of how and where coral reefs are formed and the variety of marine life they support. He highlights the severe threats they face due to climate change, pollution, and over-exploitation, and the ongoing conservation efforts to save them. |
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Marine Biology: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Philip V. Mladenov
9780198841715 Philip Mladenov examines the nature and variety of life in the oceans, and its importance to us and to the planet. He considers the human impact on these complex ecosystems, through overfishing, pollution, and climate change, and the actions needed to establish a more sustainable relationship, to protect them for future generations. |
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Moonstruck: How lunar cycles affect life£10.99 Ernest Naylor
9780198724223 Compared to well established circadian rhythms, scientific evidence for biological clocks linked to the Moon has only recently become recognized. This book describes the growing evidence for lunar influences on animal behaviour, and considers whether humans may be affected too. |