Marine & Aquatic Science Books

New and Published Books

1. Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives, Second Edition

   Edited by Jeffrey C. Carrier, John A. Musick, Michael R. Heithaus

   Series: Marine Biology

   Virtually every area of research associated with sharks and their relatives has been strongly impacted by the revolutionary growth in technology. The questions we can now ask are very different than those reported even two decades ago. Modern immunological and genetic techniques, satellite...

   Published April 8th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Metamorphosis in Fish

   Edited by Sylvie Dufour, Karine Rousseau, B. G. Kapoor

   This book gathers current data on the two types of fish metamorphoses and their endocrine controls. It will be of interest for fish biologists as well as comparative physiologists and endocrinologists. Metamorphosis is a major developmental phase characterized by morphological and physiological...

   Published March 7th 2012 by Science Publishers
3. Groupers of the World

   A Field and Market Guide

   By Matthew T. Craig, Yvonne J. Sadovy de Mitcheson, Phillip C. Heemstra

   Groupers of the World is a detailed but easy-to-use guide to the more than 160 recognized species, of these mostly large, colorful tropical reef fishes, also known as rockcod. Together with outstanding, full color photographs of these remarkable and important fishes, Groupers of the World has...

   Published February 7th 2012 by CRC Press
4. Global Perspectives on the Biology and Life History of the White Shark

   Edited by Michael L. Domeier

   Inspired by the International White Shark Symposium in 2010, Global Perspectives on the Biology and Life History of the White Shark incorporates the most important contemporary research findings into a single peer-reviewed book. This beautifully illustrated reference represents a historic change in...

   Published February 2nd 2012 by CRC Press
5. Limnology

   By Jose Galizia Tundisi, Takako Matsumura Tundisi

   Limnology provides an in-depth and current overview of the field of limnology. The result of a major tour de force by two renowned and experienced experts, this unique and richly illustrated reference presents a wealth of data on limnology history, water as a substrate, lakes’ origins and aquatic...

   Published January 26th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Marine Cosmeceuticals

   Trends and Prospects

   Edited by Se-Kwon Kim

   Marine Cosmeceuticals: Trends and Prospects is a consolidated overview of the marine environment as a productive source of novel cosmeceuticals. It accumulates the latest research in this field from around the globe, highlighting the potential of marine micro and macro flora and fauna as effective...

   Published December 19th 2011 by CRC Press
7. The Biology of Squat Lobsters

   Edited by Gary C.B. Poore, Shane T. Ahyong, Joanne Taylor

   Series: Crustacean Issues

   Squat lobsters of the superfamilies Chirostyloidea and Galatheoidea are highly visible crustaceans on seamounts, continental margins, shelf environments, hydrothermal vents and coral reefs. About 1000 species are known. They frequently feature in deep-sea images taken by submersibles and are caught...

   Published December 19th 2011 by CRC Press
8. Phylogeography and Population Genetics in Crustacea

   Edited by Christoph Held, Stefan Koenemann, Christoph D. Schubart

   Series: Crustacean Issues

   Recently, technological progress and the rise of DNA barcoding efforts have led to a significant increase in the availability of molecular datasets on intraspecific variability. Carcinologists and other organismal biologists, who want to use molecular tools to investigate patterns on the scale of...

   Published December 12th 2011 by CRC Press
9. Ecology and Conservation of Fishes

   By Harold M. Tyus

   Written as a stand-alone textbook for students and a useful reference for professionals in government and private agencies, academic institutions, and consultants, Ecology and Conservation of Fishes provides broad, comprehensive, and systematic coverage of all aquatic systems from the mountains to...

   Published October 18th 2011 by CRC Press
10. Oceanic Acidification

    A Comprehensive Overview

    By Ronald Eisler

    This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification, including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical, physical, and biological mode of action;...

    Published October 3rd 2011 by Science Publishers