Ocean Currents of the World Physical Drivers in a Changing World opens with an introduction to ocean currents, covering basic principles of cause and effect, measurement and modeling, etc. The book is made up of a sequence of chapters covering distinct aspects of contrasting ocean currents broad and slow, deep and shallow, narrow and swift, largescale and smallscale, low latitudes and high latitudes, and moving in horizontal and vertical planes. Through this approach, the authors cover a range of applications, from local to global, with considerable geographical context. Each chapter concludes with an assignment and accompanying resource, thus helping readers apply the information.Presents applications to natural phenomena, showing how ocean currents shape marine ecosystems Helps researchers understand the distribution and adaptation of life in the oceansAddresses societal challenges, specifically how ocean currents contribute to climate change impacts and disperse pollutants (e.g., plastic)Includes endofchapter assignments, suggesting how students might apply their understanding of ocean currents

Binding: Paperback;554 pages; Publisher: Elsevier Inc; Classification: PSAF; Weight: 1232 g; Dimensions: 192 x 231 x 30

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