Résumé
This workbook and website help students to critically explore important issues in oceanography. Authored by Daniel C. Abel and Robert L. McConnell, these critical thinking projects are designed to help students understand oceanography by tying concepts to issues and events relevant to their lives. The issues explored include:
Coastal Population Growth
Sonar and Whales
Methane Hydrates-Energy Boom or Climate Bust?
Toxic Chemicals in Seawater
The Lasting Influences of Hurricanes
Beaches or Bedrooms? The Dynamic Coastal Environment
Illegal Immigration: Ballast Water and Toxic Species
Lifestyles of the Large and Blubbery: How to Grow a Blue Whale