Oceanography of the British Columbia Coast (Canadian Special Publication of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences) Tapa blanda - 1981

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Gordon Soules Book Pub, 1981-06. Paperback. Good.

Gordon Soules Book Pub, 1981-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Ottawa, ON, Canada: Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada, 1991. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 291 pages including index and 11 pages of colour photographic plates. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. In an easy and conversational style describes the origin, physical characteristics, and nature of the forces that act within and upon the eastern Pacific Ocean. Describes the origin, shape, and structure of the ocean floor as well as the development of coastlines and beaches. Carefully explains the complex movements of water masses, first in general terms and then specifically with regard to the various coastal regions of British Columbia. Describes the seasonal variations in salinity and temperature and, in a remarkably lucid manner, the complex interaction of planetary body forces which result in the variability of tides. Many of his own experiences as well as those of his colleagues are used to illustrate some of the more… Leer más