In spite of their magnitude and might, the world's oceans are not immune to the effects of adverse human activity, such as pollution. This volume surveys this huge, but fragile, ecosystem and the individuals who help fight for the preservation of this vital resource that has critical significance to all earthly life. --from publisher description
- ISBN10 1615304061
- ISBN13 9781615304066
- Publish Date 30 January 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Rosen Education Service
- Format eBook
- Pages 288
- Language English