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ISBN 10: 0816054657 
ISBN 13: 9780816054657
Author: Katherine E Cullen

Nearly three-quarters of Earth's surface is covered by water, and more than 90 percent of the Earth's living space is in the ocean. The oceans influence climate and weather patterns, affecting people's daily lives in many ways. Marine science includes all of the sciences as they relate to the sea, including marine biography and oceanography. From the explorations of the Challenger to the theory of seafloor spreading to the invention of scuba gear, the 10 pioneers covered in this volume paved the way for marine scientists today. Each chapter contains relevant information on the scientist's childhood, research, discoveries, and lasting contributions to the field and concludes with a chronology and a list of print and Internet references specific to that individual.

Marine Science The People Behind The Science 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Early Explorers and Charting the Unknown Depths

• Chapter 1: Matthew Fontaine Maury: The Father of Oceanography

  • From Naval Officer to Scientific Observer
  • Mapping Winds and Currents: Early Ocean Charts
  • Founding the U.S. Naval Observatory and Hydrographic Office
  • Legacy: Standardizing Ocean Data and Inspiring Global Cooperation

• Chapter 2: Charles Wyville Thomson and the H.M.S. Challenger Expedition

  • The Spark of Deep-Sea Curiosity
  • The Grand Voyage: A Scientific Circumnavigation
  • Discoveries of Deep-Sea Life and Ocean Floor Topography
  • Impact: Laying the Foundations for Modern Oceanography

• Chapter 3: Fridtjof Nansen: Ice, Drift, and the Arctic Frontier

  • Explorer, Scientist, and Humanitarian
  • The Fram Expedition: Proving Polar Drift
  • Innovations in Oceanographic Instrumentation
  • Contributions to Arctic Oceanography and Polar Research

Part II: Unveiling Ocean Life: Biology and Ecology

• Chapter 4: Rachel Carson: The Silent Spring of the Sea

  • Early Life and Passion for the Ocean
  • Under the Sea-Wind and The Sea Around Us
  • Advocacy for Ocean Conservation and the Environmental Movement
  • Legacy: Bridging Science and Public Awareness

• Chapter 5: Jacques-Yves Cousteau: The Advent of Underwater Exploration

  • Inventor of the Aqua-Lung and Pioneer of SCUBA Diving
  • Filmmaker and Educator: Bringing the Ocean to the World
  • The Calypso and Expeditions for Discovery
  • Advocacy for Marine Conservation and Environmental Protection

• Chapter 6: Sylvia Earle: Her Deepness and Ocean Advocacy

  • Pioneering Female Oceanographer and Deep-Sea Explorer
  • Innovation in Submersible Technology and Deep-Ocean Dives
  • Founding Mission Blue: Protecting Ocean Ecosystems
  • Inspiring the Next Generation of Marine Scientists

Part III: Understanding Ocean Processes: Geology, Chemistry, and Physics

• Chapter 7: Marie Tharp: Mapping the Ocean Floor's Secrets

  • A Woman in a Man's World: Early Cartography Challenges
  • Discovering the Mid-Ocean Ridge System
  • The Birth of Plate Tectonics Theory
  • Legacy: Visualizing the Earth's Dynamic Subsurface

• Chapter 8: Roger Revelle: The Ocean and Climate Change

  • Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Pioneering Research on Carbon Dioxide in the Ocean
  • Early Warnings on Climate Change and the Greenhouse Effect
  • Influence on Environmental Policy and International Cooperation

• Chapter 9: Wallace Broecker: Unraveling the Ocean's Conveyor Belt

  • Geochemist and Paleoclimate Scientist
  • Discovering the Global Ocean Conveyor Belt
  • Contributions to Understanding Abrupt Climate Change
  • Forecasting Future Climate Scenarios

Part IV: Modern Marine Science and Future Frontiers

• Chapter 10: From Individual Genius to Collaborative Science

  • The Rise of Interdisciplinary Research Teams
  • Technological Advancements: ROVs, AUVs, Satellites, and Big Data
  • Addressing Global Challenges: Climate Change, Pollution, Overfishing

• Chapter 11: Emerging Leaders and Uncharted Territories

  • Profiles of Contemporary Marine Scientists and Their Cutting-Edge Research
  • Exploring Deep-Sea Vents, Polar Ecosystems, and Microbial Oceans
  • The Future of Marine Science: New Questions and New Discoveries

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