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Essentials of Oceanography
by
Alan Trujillo; Harold Thurman
ISBN: 9780134891521
Publication Date: 2019-04-15
Dive into oceanography with a trusted and bestselling book. Essentials of Oceanography combines dynamic visuals and a friendly narrative that brings oceanography to life. The text's engaging features and extensive suite of animations and videos will keep you interested and excited about the material. If you decide to subscribe to Mastering Oceanography, available through the publisher, it will provide you with an additional platform to practice, learn, and apply the learned material outside the classroom.
Read Chapter 8, Sections 8.1-8.5: Waves and Water Dynamics.
Read Chapter 9, Sections 9.1-9.5: Tides.
Read Chapter 10, Sections 10.1-10.5: Beaches, Shoreline Processes, and the Costal Ocean.
The Regents of the University of California. (accessed May 31, 2023). The Effects of Climate Change. Explore Beaches, University of California, Santa Barbara.