Pollution in the Ocean

Lecture notes that introduce the biology of ocean life, from the taxonomy of marine organisms to ecosystems and human impacts on the sea. A structured guide for students exploring marine biology.

Chantale Bégin, Jessica Fry, Michael Cucknell

A short reading that surveys the main marine ecosystems, from coral reefs and kelp forests to hydrothermal vents and the deep abyssal plain. Explains what makes each habitat unique and how life adapts to it.

National Geographic Education

An authoritative report on ocean acidification and how rising carbon dioxide is changing seawater chemistry. It explains the science, the risks to marine ecosystems, and strategies to monitor and respond to a changing ocean.

The National Academies Press