This introduction to oceanography is divided into five sections: introduction to the world ocean; basic principles of oceanography; coastal environments; open marine environment; and applied oceanography.
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List of boxes. Part 1 Introduction to the world ocean: major features of the Earth
plate tectonics. Part 2 Basic principles of oceanography: physical and chemical properties of sea water
circulation systems of the world
waves
tides
the marine biological environment
life in the sea
marine geology and geophysics. Part 3 Coastal environments: estuaries and related environments
deltas
barrier island complexes
rocky coasts. Part 4 Open marine environment: reefs
continental shelf
outer continental margin
the pelagic environment
the floor of the ocean basins. Part 5 Applied oceanography: resources of the sea
human impact on the marine environment. Appendixes: conversions and constants