Just below the water’s surface is a whole different world just waiting for us to explore. A world most people never see. In fact, much of it has never been seen by anyone! This is also a world that we are constantly exploring using sonar, submarines, fishermen, divers and even robots. Scientists and citizens alike are constantly finding ways to see more of the ocean.
This unique online text will give students (both majors and nonmajors) a basic understanding of the processes that govern our oceans. It covers all the physical, chemical and biological topics required in an introductory oceanography class.
Students will gain an appreciation for how interconnected and interdependent organic and physical systems are on Earth and how life adapts and thrives in a wide variety of environments.
More importantly, we aim to show how relevant the study of marine science is to everyone. This updated version now has more
- Imagery and graphics
- 3D-panospheres for virtual reality or regular viewing
- On-site instruction and video
- Drone video and aerial photography
- Sample quizzes
- and tons of links and suggested material
No other book offers this much in a structured, easy-to-use format!
Don't take our word for it, here's what others are saying about this online course-book:
" It was easy to ready and understand, far better and more captivating than my other textbooks. The inclusion of videos and quizzes that are easy to use were also a great feature that I thoroughly enjoyed.” Caitlin A.
"I wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your online book. I took full advantage of it with the quizzes, vocabulary terms, and links and I don’t think I could have done as well in the class without it. I ended with a 97.7 in the class and the book was my greatest study source! Thank you and I hope we have a book like this one for my classes next quarter!” Kaleigh D.
The Water Planet - Exploring our Ocean by Dr. Mike Kozuch and Dr. Kylara Martin is a great way to get an overview of oceanography in a clear and structured format. Through this course, the student will appreciate the multiple disciplines involved in the study of the Earth and how important it is to study and preserve this amazing resource.
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