This volume presents a collection of original, multidisciplinary papers
written by leading scientists from the various countries of the Pacific
rim. The major topics covered are the origins of life in the marine
environment; the changing distribution of biological parameters;
hydrophysical and hydrochemical processes; and the exploitation of ocean
resources and the ensuing consequences.
The material is divided into five parts. The Introduction (Part I) gives
a comprehensive overview of the research activities of the IOC and
related organisations. The following four parts of the book comprise a
number of survey papers which deal with specific aspects of marine
science in the Pacific Ocean.
For researchers and decision makers interested in marine and
environmental science with an emphasis on the Pacific Ocean.