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The Marine Environment and Biodiversity

The Marine Environment and Biodiversity

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This primer introduces the key features of the marine environment and explores definitions of marine biodiversity at different levels of biological organization. It also discusses how changes in ocean features due to human activities are having a negative impact on marine biological diversity. The primer aims to extend students' knowledge and inspire them to take their school-level learning further. It is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats and is supported by online resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press


This primer is designed for 16-19-year-old students and provides an introduction to the key features of the marine environment. It explores definitions of marine biodiversity at different biological organization levels, including genetic, species, ecosystem, and functional. The primer also discusses how human activities are negatively impacting marine biological diversity.

The primary goal of the primer is to expand students' knowledge and inspire them to pursue their school-level learning further. It covers topics that are familiar from the curriculum and introduces new ideas, providing students with a taste of the study of biology beyond the school level. The primer demonstrates how concepts frequently encountered at school are relevant to and applied in current research.

This text is an ideal resource for students who are considering transitioning from studying biology at school to university. It is available for students and institutions in various formats, including an e-book that offers a mobile experience, convenient access, and additional learning support tools. Online resources include multiple-choice questions for students to test their understanding and figures and tables from the book for registered adopters.

By providing a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the marine environment and marine biodiversity, this primer aims to inspire students to explore further in this field and contribute to the conservation and protection of our oceans.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 189 x 245 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198869085

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