Oceanography And Marine Biology, An Annual Review, Volume 41: An Annual Review: Volume 41 (oceanography And Marine Biology)

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Interest in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues continues to increase, creating a demand for authoritative reviews that summarize recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has catered to this demand since its foundation, by the late Harold Barnes, more than 40 years ago. It is an annual consideration of basic areas of marine research; it returns to certain topics when appropriate in future volumes and adds new topics as they arise. The favorable reception accorded to all the volumes shows that the series is fulfilling a very real need: both reviews and sales have been gratifying. The 41st volume follows closely the objectives and style of the earlier volumes, continuing to regard the marine sciences-in all their various aspects-as a unit. This edition adds commentary on exotic mollusks in the Mediterranean, the diet of harbor porpoises and other topics. Experts treat the physical, chemical and biological aspects of marine science. The series is an essential reference text for researchers and students in all fields of marine science and related subjects, and it finds a place in the libraries of marine stations and institutes as well as universities. It consistently ranks among the highest in the marine biology category of the citation indices compiled by the Institute for Scientific Information.

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OCEANOGRAPHY and MARINE BIOLOGY AN ANNUAL REVIEW Volume 41 OCEANOGRAPHY and MARINE BIOLOGY AN ANNUAL REVIEW Volume 41 Editors R. N. Gibson The Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory Oban, Argyll, Scotland [email protected] R. J. A. Atkinson University Marine Biological Station Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland [email protected] Founded by Harold Barnes First published 2003 by Taylor & Francis 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Taylor & Francis Inc 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 Taylor & Francis is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2004. © 2003 R. N. Gibson and R. J. A. Atkinson All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Every effort has been made to ensure that the advice and information in this book is true and accurate at the time of going to press. However, neither the publisher nor the authors can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. In the case of drug administration, any medical procedure or the use of technical equipment mentioned within this book, you are strongly advised to consult the manufacturer’s guidelines. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data A catalog record for this book has been requested ISBN 0-203-18057-7 Master e-book ISBN ISBN 0-203-23081-7 (Adobe eReader Format) ISBN 0-415-25463-9 (Print Edition) CONTENTS Preface vii Oxygen minimum zone benthos: adaptation and community response to hypoxia 1 Lisa A. Levin Antarctic marine benthic diversity 47 Andrew Clarke & Nadine M. Johnston Influence of marine allochthonous input on sandy beach communities 115