Biomes of the Earth
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The deep sea is the last great unexplored environment on Earth. Drawing together elements of biology, chemistry, geology, economics, and science history, this book offers a comprehensive survey of this vast ecosystem. Coverage also explores the many interactions between humans and the sea.
Wetlands are comprised of a wide range of habitats - from saline, coastal marshes and mangrove swamps to the rain-fed mires of the world's wet mountains. This volume is a comprehensive account of their biological and physical richness and how their complex ecological systems function.