How to use this series; How to use this book; Introduction; Introduction to command words; Chapter 1: Water; 1.1 Particle theory and bonding; 1.2 Solubility in water; 1.3 Density and pressure; Chapter 2: Earth processes; 2.1 Tectonic processes; 2.2 Weathering, erosion and sedimentation; 2.3 Tides and ocean currents; Chapter 3: Interactions in marine ecosystems; 3.1 Interactions; 3.2 Feeding relationships; 3.3 Nutrient cycles; Chapter 4: Classification and biodiversity; 4.1 The classification of marine organisms; 4.2 Key groups of marine organisms; 4.3 Biodiversity; 4.4 Populations and sampling techniques; Chapter 5: Examples of marine ecosystems; 5.1 The open ocean; 5.2 The tropical coral reef; 5.3 The rocky shore; 5.4 The sandy shore; Practical skills; 1 Experimental planning including making estimates, predictions and hypotheses; 2 Presentation of data and observations; 3 Evaluation of procedures and data; 4 Analysis of data and conclusions; Chapter 6: Physiology of marine organisms; 6.1 General cell structure; 6.2 Movement of substances; 6.3 Gas exchange; 6.4 Osmoregulation; Chapter 7: Energy; 7.1 Photosynthesis; 7.2 Chemosynthesis; 7.3 Respiration; Chapter 8: Fisheries for the future; 8.1 Life cycles; 8.2 Sustainable fisheries; 8.3 Marine aquaculture; Chapter 9: Human impacts on marine ecosystems; 9.1 Ecological impacts of human activities; 9.2 Global warming and its impact; 9.3 Ocean acidification; 9.4 Conservation of marine ecosystems; Glossary; Index