Essentials of Oceanography; 12th Edition

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Book Description

Students are guided through the complexities of what can be found beneath the water through the 12th edition of Essentials of Oceanography. The textbook is interesting for all of its readers because it takes an interdisciplinary approach and is written in an approachable language. In order to provide readers with a comprehensive grasp of such a complex and extensive subject matter, the twelfth edition delves into the ocean's biological, geological, chemical, and physical components. College students are kept motivated and thrilled about the content by using significantly redesigned artwork and interactive study aids. This makes complex concepts more interesting to college students.

for study in the field of Oceanography.

Oceanography includes the study of the geological, chemical, biological, and physical aspects of the ocean.

In the Words of the Author

In the year 1990, Al Trujillo began his teaching career at Palomar College, which is located in San Marcos, California. Trujillo earned the Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching from Palomar College in 1997. In 2005, he was presented with the Faculty Research Award from the same college. This book would not have been written without Al's contributions. This title, which was written around the legacy of Hal Thurman, has been brought back to life by Al. Al is familiar with these students and has perfected the ability to engage them in conversation. This book is a direct representation of his ability to develop a narrative around the subject matter, which is the primary focus of the book. In addition to that, he is a contributing author for the Tarbuck/Lutgens franchise's Earth and Earth Science publications. In addition to his work as a writer and educator, Al is a naturalist and lecturer on natural history expedition vessels in Alaska and the Sea of Cortez/Baja California. These locations are located in the United States. Beach processes, sea cliff erosion, and computer applications in oceanography are some of the topics that interest him in terms of research.