This practical book gives an introduction to the biology and ecology of plankton and its use as a tool for monitoring water quality. It explores the ecology of plankton, its associated environmental and water quality issues, and its importance as an environmental indicator.

The amphipod fauna of the Great Barrier Reef is the richest known from any tropical area, with 256 species. An interactive key is available as a CD with the book or on the crustacea.net website.

Publishes results of the symposium convened by the Baromedical and Environmental Physiology Group of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Proceedings of a Workshop to further develop, test and apply a method for the estimation of tuna fishing capacity from stock assessment-related information

Important Gulf of Mexico biodiversity baseline prior to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Also available at GulfBase.org

Editor's Award for the team of international expert scientists who provide a 12 volume resource for professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science.

Proceedings of the Special Asia Tsunami Session at Asian and Pacific Coasts (APAC) 2005

Report on the likely Impacts of Climate Change on Australian Marine Life

This book documents the devastating effects on coral reefs from the hottest year on record with its very high sea surface temperatures and record hurricane activity throughout the Caribbean and Atlantic basins.

Essays on Ocean Governance. Global and Regional Perspectives. Editor's Award. The book reviews a wide array of subjects relevant to ocean governance: international legal framework, international trade, regional cooperation, effectiveness of marine governance, public awareness and information dissemination and coastal governance.