World Oceans: A Reference Handbook

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World Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans. It discusses the marine life that is dependent on the sea as well as the problems threatening the health of the ocean and its wildlife. World Oceans: A Reference Handbook opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. The second chapter presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earth's oceans today, along with possible solutions. The third chapter provides interested individuals with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on today's ocean issues, and remaining chapters provide additional resources, such as a bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary, to assist the reader in her or his further study of the issue. Where most books for young adults learning about world oceans take a purely expository treatment, this book provides readers with additional information as well as resources, allowing them to learn more and inform further study of the subject. Provides readers with the basic background they need about the oceans and cryosphere in order to understand current problems Includes additional readings, a comprehensive chronology, a glossary, and other additional features to aid students' understanding of current issues and to guide them in designing and conducting their own research on more detailed aspects of the topic Offers ideas for additional research from a list of important individuals and organizations Rounds out the author's expertise in perspectives essays that show readers a diversity of viewpoints Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface 1. History and Background Origin and Evolution of the Oceans Today’s Oceans Ocean Exploration Origin and Evolution of the Cryosphere Marine Life Conclusion References 2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions Climate Change Fishing Issues Pollution Aquaculture Coral Reef Die-Off Deep-Sea Mining Noise Invasive Species Crime on the Seas Conclusion References 3. Perspectives Introduction Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Coral Reef Bleaching: Is There Hope? Loggerhead Sea Turtles of Anna Maria Island Small Island Nations at Risk An International Solution One Fish, Two Fish, Free Fish, Farm Fish Reef Grief Resiliency 4. Profiles Sylvia Earle (1935–) Greenpeace Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806–73) Charles J. Moore (dates unavailable) Sir John Murray Ocean Conservancy Oceana Arvid Pardo (1914–99) Prince Henry the Navigator (1394–1460) Roger Revelle (1909–91) and Hans Suess (1909–93) Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Boyan Slat (1994–) Henry Melson Stommel (1920–92) Surfrider Foundation 5. Data and Documents Data Documents 6. Resources Books Articles Reports Internet 7. Chronology Glossary Index About the Author