Marine biology: function, biodiversity, ecology

"With its clear and conversational writing style, comprehensive coverage, and sophisticated presentation, "Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology", Sixth Edition, is regarded by many as the most authoritative marine biology text. Over the course of six editions, Jeffrey Levinton has balanced his organismal and ecological focus by including the latest developments on molecular biology, global climate change, and ocean processes"

Principles of oceanography and marine ecology -- Marine organisms : function and environment -- Organisms of the open sea -- Patterns and processes in the water column -- Organisms of the seabed -- Coastal benthic envrionments -- From the shelf to the deep sea -- Human impact on the sea