Levinton, Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology, 6e

Marine Biology, 6e is regarded by many as the best, most authoritative text for the marine biology course. The text is characterized by its exceptionally clear and conversational writing style, comprehensive coverage, and sophisticated presentation featuring organismal and ecosystem ecology topics from an evolutionary perspective. Over the course of six editions, the author has successfully balanced his organismal and ecological focus by including the latest developments from the world of molecular biology, global climate change, and ocean processes.