Introduction to Marine and Freshwater Sciences
Here you will find a starting point for library research and an outline of the key resources available at ECU Library relevant to Marine and Freshwater Sciences.
- Starting Resources - are a selection of introductory eBooks, dictionaries, and handbooks
- Marine and Freshwater: Academic Resources - are key databases and journals for research into Environmental sciences
- Marine and Freshwater: Industry Resources - links to professional organisations and tools
If you are looking for information for your assignments or research and are unsure where to start, have a read through:
- Researching a Topic - This will help you get started with breaking down your topic, and using our databases and search functions.
- Core Academic Resources - Use these resources to search broadly in the field of Natural Sciences
Starting Resources
The study of the marine ecosystem covers both marine biology and marine ecology.
The title below will provide an introduction to Marine Ecology and some of the concepts around the topic.
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Australian Bryozoa. Volume 1., Biology, ecology and natural history by ISBN: 1049852993Publication Date: 2018 -
Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals by This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors - all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals.ISBN: 9780123735539Publication Date: 2008-12-04
Fisheries or Fisheries Biology is the study of the growth, reproduction and life-cycles of fish.
The title below will provide an introduction to Fisheries and some of the concepts around the topic.
The study of the freshwater ecosystem covers both freshwater biology and freshwater ecology.
Freshwater biology is the study of the organisms living in freshwater environments, their growth, reproduction, life-cycles and evolution.
Freshwater ecology is the study of the relationships between biological, chemical and physical aspects of the freshwater environment.
Both of these studies focus on the natural process as well as the issues and influence of human activity on the freshwater environment.
The title below will provide an introduction to Freshwater Ecology and some of the concepts around the topic.
Limnology is the study of biological, chemical, physical, and geological characteristics and functions of inland waters. These include lakes, reservoirs, ponds, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater.
The title below will provide an introduction to Limnology and some of the concepts around the topic.
