Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science

Emphasizing applications, connections, and Relationships to other fields, OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION to MARINE SCIENCE demonstrates the integration of sciences that exists in the study of OCEANOGRAPHY and provides a balance of physical and biological oceanography.

National Geographic resources including maps, graphics, photographs, and features introducing National Geographic Explorers called "Insights from an Explorer" all make the content rich and engaging for students to tell the story of the ocean and its importance to life of earth.

OCEANOGRAPHY integrates the theme of science as a process, underscoring the difference between theory and law and exploring the circular nature of the scientific processes, in which each advance in theory suggests new questions to consider. "How Do We Know?" boxes describe the science process behind how oceanographers know what they know about the ocean.

Global climate change is incorporated as a theme throughout, linking current and relevant information that affects all of our lives to the topics at hand. Icons in chapter outlines and the text spotlight where Global climate change topics are covered and also help students make connections to overall chapter content.

At the end of each chapter, "Questions from Students" answer the most common questions that students have about each topic, making it easier for instructors to anticipate and address student needs and for students to absorb and master the material.

Students are introduced to real data through maps, tables, and charts, many of which are paired with a "Thinking Beyond the Figure" exercise for students to practice analytical thinking.

Interspersed throughout the chapter, answers to "Concept Check" questions, critical thinking questions, and analytical questions with a mathematical emphasis help students review the material and prepare for exams.

Thoroughly updated, Garrison/Ellis' OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10e reflects the latest research, developments and practices from the field and emphasizes the science process throughout.

New "Interdisciplinary Connections" profile specific issues that make it easy for readers to appreciate how concepts from many scientific fields are essential to understanding some of the most important topics in oceanography.

All-new chapter Learning Objectives have guided the revision, resulting in a more complete educational resource that focuses on the concepts that are crucial to understanding the material presented in each chapter.

Nearly 250 figures have been added or revised. Many using additional National Geographic resources to produce a more visually appealing presentation that truly engages students. In addition, a diverse new group of National Geographic Explorers offer their insights on core concepts throughout the text.

Global climate change coverage has been updated and continues to be incorporated as a theme throughout, linking current and relevant information that affects all of our lives to chapter concepts. Icons in chapter outlines and the text spotlight where Global climate change topics are covered and also help students make connections to overall chapter content.