Chapter 1 contains an expanded discussion of the origin of the universe.
Chapter 2 includes rewritten discussions of seismic waves and the internal structure of the Earth. A description of the MELT experiment has also been added. NEW! Black Smokers Box Reading!
Chapter 3 has a new section on paleoceanography, which uses sediments as historical records. A more detailed discussion of hydrogenous sediments and red clays has been included.
Chapter 4 includes new information on light measurements and an updated discussion of acoustic thermometry.
Chapter 5 has revised material on the determination of salinity and new information on desalination.
Chapter 6 contains new sections on the Mediterranean Sea, the Arctic SHEBA project, and measurement techniques, as well as OTEC discussion updates.
Chapter 7 includes new data on carbon dioxide, ozone, and El Nino. NEW! Problems of Ship Emissions Box Reading!
Chapter 8 now includes global currents, oscillation patterns in the Atlantic and Pacific, and changing circulation.
Chapter 9. NEW! Tsunami Warning Systems Box Reading!
Chapter 11. NEW! National Marine Sanctuaries Box Reading!
Chapter 12 has all environmental issues (water quality, plastics, oil, wetlands, biological invaders, overfishing, and incidental catch) updated.
Chapter 13. NEW! Marine Biodiversity Box Reading!
Chapter 14 has a new emphasis on chemosynthesis as primary production.
Chapter 15 includes a new table of biotoxins, information concerning Pfiesteria, and new figures of red tide and coccolithophore blooms. NEW! NEW! Extremophiles and Rapid Detection of Algal Blooms Box Readings!
Chapter 16 contains new information on the status of marine mammals and their problems, as well as updated information on fisheries and aquaculture.
Chapter 17 has new information on coral reefs (problems and research) and new data concerning shellfish and seaweed aquaculture. NEW! Communities of Organisms at Whale Falls Box Reading!
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