Over the past ten years, a number of new
large-scale oceanographic programs have been initiated.
These include the Climate Variability Program (CLIVAR)
and the recent initiation of the Geochemical Trace Metal
Program (GEOTRACES). These studies and future projects
will produce a wealth of information on the
biogeochemistry of the world’s oceans. Authored by Frank
J. Millero, an acknowledged international authority in
the field, the fourth edition of
Chemical
Oceanography maintains the stellar insight that has
made it a favorite of students, instructors,
researchers, and other professionals in marine science,
geochemistry, and environmental chemistry. Reflecting
the latest updates on issues affecting the health of our
environment, this text:
- Supplies an in-depth treatment of ocean
acidification, a key emerging environmental problem
- Provides updated coverage on the carbonate system
in the ocean
- Presents expanded information on oceanic organic
compounds
- Contains updates on dissolved organic carbon,
phosphate, nitrogen, and metals in the ocean
- Offers a new definition of salinity and a new
equation of the state of seawater based on recent,
original research
- Describes the new thermodynamic equation of the
state of seawater
- Includes full-color graphs and photographs to
assist readers in visualizing the concepts presented
For more than two decades, this book
has served as the "classic" textbook for students and a
valuable reference for researchers in the fields of
oceanography, environmental chemistry, and geochemistry.
Designed for both classroom use and self-study, this
comprehensive survey of essential concepts incorporates
a wealth of state-of-the-art reference data discovered
on large-scale oceanographic studies sponsored by the
National Science Foundation and the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
