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BL
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1014069
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b768439
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| Main Entry
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Kirkland, Kyle.
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| Title & Author
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Marine sciences : : notable research and discoveries /\ Kyle Kirkland.
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| Publication Statement
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New York NY :: Facts on File,, ©2010.
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| Series Statement
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Frontiers of science
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190 pages :: color illustrations, color maps ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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0816074437
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: 9780816074433
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 180-182) and index.
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| Contents
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The ocean depths: exploring the seabed -- Mid-ocean ridge: the largest single volcanic feature on the planet -- Creatures of the deep sea -- Tsunami: killer waves -- El Niño and weather -- Harmful algal blooms: "red tides" -- Final thoughts.
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| Abstract
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Investigates the research and discoveries of explorers and scientists who have contributed to the field of marine sciences.
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Marine biology.
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Marine sciences.
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Oceanography.
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Marine biology.
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Marine sciences.
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Oceanography.
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| Dewey Classification
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551.46
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| LC Classification
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GC16.K57 2010
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