Marine Biology Reference Tools
Encyclopedia of Marine Geosciences
Globally growing demand of energy and mineral resources, reliable future projection of climate processes and the protection of coasts to mitigate the threats of disasters and hazards require a comprehensive understanding of the structure, ongoing processes and genesis of the marine geosphere. Beyond the "classical" research fields in marine geology in current time more general concepts have been evolved integrating marine geophysics, hydrography, marine biology, climatology and ecology. As an umbrella the term "marine geosciences" has been broadly accepted for this new complex field of research and the solutions of practical tasks in the marine realm. The "Encyclopedia of Marine Geosciences" comprises the current knowledge in marine geosciences whereby not only basic but also applied and technical sciences are covered. Through this concept a broad scale of users in the field of marine sciences and techniques is addressed from students and scholars in academia to engineers and decision makers in industry and politics.
Publication Date: 2016
- World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)Authoritative and comprehensive list of names of global marine organisms.
- ReefBase: global information system for coral reefsOnline data and information on the location, status, threats, monitoring, and management of coral reefs in over 120 countries and territories.
- Global Freshwater Biodiversity Atlas - BioFreshCollection of published and open access freshwater biodiversity maps. Offers online maps accompanied by short articles with background information and provides links to publications and data sources related to freshwater biodiversity at the global, continental and local scale.
- Marine Species Identification PortalGives information on thousands of different species in the world's oceans and seas.
Encyclopedia of Estuaries
The Encyclopedia of Estuaries, part of Springer's Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series, provides a single, state-of-the-art, comprehensive reference volume on estuaries for research scientists, educators, students, and others. Consisting of hundreds of subject entries in an easy-to-use format, this volume covers the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of estuaries. Authors from around the world have contributed to the encyclopedia on such diverse subjects as biotic communities, essential habitats, food webs, fisheries, hydrology, pollution, conservation, and many more. The Encyclopedia of Estuaries will meet the needs of professionals worldwide by supplying detailed information from world-class estuarine and marine scientists as well as experts from other fields of study. The Editor: Michael J. Kennish is a world-class estuarine scientist and a research professor in the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey (USA). In addition to his research on estuaries, Dr. Kennish has conducted biological and geological research on coastal ocean and deep-sea environments. Much of his research has involved the development and application of innovative methods to assess anthropogenic impacts and to determine the condition and health of coastal ecosystems. Dr. Kennish is the author or editor of 13 scholarly books in marine science, and he is the author or co-author of more than 170 articles in science journals and books. In addition, he has edited 7 compendium science journal special issues on various topics in marine science.
Publication Date: 2015
- Aquaculture ResourcesDepartment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Its mission is to strengthen global governance to improve conservation and utilization of aquatic resources.
Marine Biology Websites
- A Brief History of Marine Biology and OceanographyAn online history of marine biology and oceanography.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA )NOAA's mission: "To understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources."
- Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) at Woods HoleThe Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education.
- Marine Conservation InstituteThis non-profit organization is a leader in the global movement to protect and recover the integrity of vast ocean areas,
- Natural Resources Defense Council: OceansNRDC works to protect the seas from pollution and exploitation.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceFederal organization dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.
