Peter Castro - Marine Biology

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Peter Castro, Ph.D.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Michael E. Huber, Ph.D.

Global Coastal Strategies, Australia

Original Artwork by

William C. Ober, M.D.

Washington and Lee University

and

Claire E. Ober, B.A., R.N.

MARINE BIOLOGY

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To all future marine biologists

Peter Castro

To Mason and Erin

Michael Huber

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Principles of Marine Science

The Organisms of the Sea

Structure and Function of Marine Ecosystems

Our Changing Planet

• • CO2 Through the Roof 238

• Ocean Acidification: The Other CO2 Problem 242

Humans and the Sea

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