INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY, 3rd, International Edition distinguishes itself at the introductory text level by offering comprehensive treatment and thorough integration of Ecology in the study of marine biology. Chapter two, Fundamentals of Ecology, presents human impact on the marine environment and this theme is integrated throughout the text allowing for dynamic class discussions of marine life and environmental change.

Written expressly for non-science students, INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY, 3rd, International Edition is crafted to spark curiosity about the marine world as well as provide an understanding of the process of science which is presented in Chapter one and revisited in unique boxed readings through out the text. Additionally, the pedagogy was developed expressly for these students to help draw them into and better understand the content.

The new, open look and feel of INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY, 3rd, International Edition and the enhanced art program convey the beauty and awe of life in the ocean. Twenty spectacular photos now open each chapter, piquing the motivation and attention of students and over 150 photos and pieces of art are new or redesigned.

1. Science and Marine Biology.
2. Fundamentals of Ecology.
3. Geology of the Ocean.
4. Water, Waves, and Tides.
5. Biological Concepts
6. Marine Microorganisms.
7. Mulitcellular Primary Producers.
8. Lower Invertebrates
9. Higher Invertebrates
10. The Fishes.
11. Reptiles and Birds.
12. Marine Mammals.
13 Intertidal Communities.
14. Estuaries.
15. Coral Reefs.
16. Coastal Seas and Continental Shelves.
17. The Open Sea.
18. Life in the Ocean’s Depths.
19. Harvesting the Ocean’’s Resources.
20. Oceans in Jeopardy.