Introduction to Marine Biology
Chantale Bégin, Jessica Fry, Michael Cucknell
Lecture notes that introduce the biology of ocean life, from the taxonomy of marine organisms to ecosystems and human impacts on the sea. A structured guide for students exploring marine biology.
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