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A 321-page lecture notes textbook covering biological and ecological concepts, marine taxonomy, marine ecosystems, and human impacts on the ocean. Built for a 3-credit university course with hand-drawn illustrations.

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A 261-page manual that combines marine biology fundamentals with scientific diving practice. It covers ocean structure, marine organisms, identification techniques, and underwater research methods used by certified divers.

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A 288-page open textbook on tropical marine biology covering coral reef ecosystems, reef fish identification, environmental threats, conservation strategies, and the major marine phyla. Released under a Creative Commons license.

Keene State College Students