Table of Contents

The abiotic environmentPhytoplankton and primary productionZooplankton; Energy flow and mineral cyclingNekton and fisheries oceanographyBenthosBenthic communitiesHuman impacts on marine biotaAppendices; Further reading; Answers and comments to questions

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"A very good introduction to biological oceanography for both biologically trained and non-biologically trained students." --Professor Michael Orren, Head of Oceanography, University College Galway