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Into the deep
No full textWe are on the verge of a new era in deep-sea exploitation. Marine biologist Jon Copley considers the consequence
From shore to shining shore
No full textThe descriptions by Jon Copley of various books authored by different writers on marine biology are presented. Biological Oceanography by Charles Miller provides information on discovery of marine communities that depend on chemical energy. Collins Field Guide to Sharks of the World contains descriptions of over 440 species, from the strange goblin shark to the megamouth. Sea Turtles: A complete guide to their biology, behavior and conservation authored by James Spotila contains a chapter with sumptuous photographs of turtles.</p
All wired up
No full textThe ocean floor is being covered with remote-controlled observatories, letting oceanographers keep tabs on the sea without getting wet. Jon Copley investigates. <br/
All at sea
No full textThe oceans are full of microorganisms, which are thought to cycle nutrients and mediate climate on a global scale. Despite these environmental consequences, marine microbial biodiversity remains poorly understood. Jon Copley reports
Ecology goes underground
No full textThe functioning of terrestrial ecosystems seems to depend heavily on soil biodiversity. But what controls this diversity, and how will it fare in the global greenhouse? Jon Copley digs for some answers
The great ice mystery
No full textChanges in the extent and thickness of sea ice could alter ocean circulation and so disrupt the climate. Jon Copley considers one of the big unknowns in the global warming debate
The story of O
No full textGeochemists are having a hard time working out why the atmosphere of the early Earth appears to have lacked oxygen for so long. Jon Copley considers the competing theories
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