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 Biological Development in the Oceans Biological Development in the Oceans
 Census of Marine Life 2000-2010 Census of Marine Life 2000-2010
 Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020
 Fishes, Mollusks and Crustaceans Fishes, Mollusks and Crustaceans
 International Year of Biodiversity 2010 International Year of Biodiversity 2010
 Marine Genetics Marine Genetics
 Marine Insects Marine Insects
 Marine Mammals Marine Mammals
 Marine Microbes Marine Microbes
 Marine Reptiles Marine Reptiles
 Mollusks Mollusks
 OBIS - Marine Biodiversity Database OBIS - Marine Biodiversity Database
 Science for the Management of Living Marine Resources Science for the Management of Living Marine Resources
 Seabirds Seabirds
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 Ecology Ecology
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 Census of Marine Life
 Edward Vanden Berghe
 John Everett
 Frances B. Michaelis
 
 
 
 
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The oceans contain the origins of biodiversity on Earth, with 75% of the major taxa (kinds) being exclusively or primarily marine. The physical and chemical properties of our oceans make them excellent hosts for an abundance and diversity of marine life. We must understand the biological and ecological factors controlling the marine environment before we can successfully develop global strategies for sustainable use. As ocean policy-makers satisfy the socioeconomic aspirations of expanding human populations, they must also ensure the long-term viability of marine species, resources and habitats. Partnerships among the Census of Marine Life, the Encyclopaedia of Life and the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) have gone far towards documenting all 230,000 known marine species in time for the first Census of Marine Life - past, present and future completed in October 2010. The report on First Census of Marine Life 2010 Highlights of a Decade of Discovery is in English with a summary also in Italian, Korean, Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese.
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Ecology
 
In the ocean, a certain interdependency exists between its living things. Ocean inhabitants enjoy a deep and intricate relationship between each other, as well as with their marine environment. To explore the relationship between Biology and Ecology in more depth, please visit the Ecology section of the UN Atlas!   See More...
 
 
 
 
 
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A small book about coral reefs in India by the National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai, TamilNadu, India. Coral Reefs in India A small book about coral reefs in India by the National Biodiversity Authority,...  
Twentieth volume of "Fauna of Arabia" is another milestone in the publication of this most remarkable series of books on the biological diversity of the Arabian Peninsula. Fauna of Arabia Twentieth volume of "Fauna of Arabia" is another milestone in the publication o...  
The aim of these proceedings was to document our research and the issues raised by stakeholder representatives at the workshop in order to benefit the sustainable management of fisheries on the east coast of Queensland and in Torres Strait. Fishing for more: A Student-Stakeholder Workshop on the Biology, Ecol... Fisheries. The aim of these proceedings was to document our research and the issues raised...  
Catalogue of the world's living biodiversity Five Kingdoms. An Illustrated Guide to the Phyla of Life on Earth Catalogue of the world's living biodiversity 
The Government of India has acknowledged the importance of the coral reef environment by putting in place an accelerated programme to document and manage its reef. It is as part of this programme that this handbook of the corals of India has been developed. Handbook on Hard Corals of India The Government of India has acknowledged the importance of the coral reef envir...  
Emphasises the ecological principles that govern marine life Marine Biology. An Ecological Approach Emphasises the ecological principles that govern marine life 
Award winning introduction to polyclad flatworms, a group of large, free-living marine Platyhelminthes, which are found throughout the world. Lavishly illustrated. Marine Flatworms. The World of Polyclads Award winning introduction to polyclad flatworms, a group of large, free-living...  Editor's Choice
State-of-the-art of science in marine animals in the North Pacific Ocean Marine Life in the North Pacific Ocean: the known, unknown and unknowable State-of-the-art of science in marine animals in the North Pacific Ocean...  
Written in a friendly style for a topic that is widely perceived to be difficult. Provides Matlab programming code. Modelling for Field Biologists and other Interesting People Written in a friendly style for a topic that is widely perceived to be difficul...  
Photographic essay and in-depth features on the oceans Ocean. The World's Last Wilderness Revealed Photographic essay and in-depth features on the oceans 
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. Plankton. A Guide to their Ecology and Monitoring for Water Quality. This practical book gives an introduction to the biology and ecology of plankto...  
The photographs of Norbert Wu Splendors of the Seas. The photographs of Norbert Wu The photographs of Norbert Wu 
Provides the first comprehensive account of the Australian coast, revealing why it formed and how it continues to change. The Coast of Australia Provides the first comprehensive account of the Australian coast, revealing why...  
Children's book in verse, illustrated The Ocean Is ... Children's book in verse, illustrated 
Multimedia
A challenging video clip from the Marine Conservation Sub-Committee, of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The book features twelve stories of different ocean animals that highlight the latest issues in marine conservation. Adrift. Tales of Ocean Fragility (video) A challenging video clip from the Marine Conservation Sub-Committee, of the Wor...  
Film about a walrus and a polar bear struggling to survive in an icy, but warming, world. Arctic Tale Film about a walrus and a polar bear struggling to survive in an icy, but warmi...  
Video clip with transcript about invasive marine species, especially hull-fouling organisms. Attack of the Heavy Metal Invaders Video clip with transcript about invasive marine species, especially hull-fouli...  
4 minute videoclip from the National Geographic Wild Chronicles feature, mentioning the Census of Marine Life (CoML) Australian Reefs 4 minute videoclip from the National Geographic Wild Chronicles feature, mentio...  
Reveals the great contribution the diversity of life in the ocean makes to cleaning our atmosphere. Blue Heart of the Planet Reveals the great contribution the diversity of life in the ocean makes to clea...  
Scientific study of Japanese crustaceans presented as CD-ROM. Crabs of Japan Scientific study of Japanese crustaceans presented as CD-ROM. 
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