Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review, Volume 44

”This series makes up a standard reference library in the entire subdiscipline of Marine Biology.” CRUSTACEANA “It is an invaluable information source for individual researchers who wish to keep abreast of topics going beyond their own (often narrow) fields of interest” P.S.Z.N.I: Marine Ecology ”That most marine scientists can usually guarantee finding at least one review in every issue…is a measure of the success established by this indispensable series.” Journal of Natural History “…The coverage and quality of the papers is such that all marine scientists, of whatever discipline, will need it readily available…A major strength of this series, which gives the reviews enduring value is the willingness to publish comprehensive reference lists…” JOURNAL OF experimental marine biology and ecology Reflecting increased interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review, Volume 46 provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and topical importance while adding to new areas as they arise. This volume, part of a series that regards the all marine sciences as a complete unit, features contributions from experts involved in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science. These features along with the inclusion of a full color insert and an extensive reference list, make the text an essential reference for researchers and students in all fields of marine science. Features · Discusses the establishment of a quota-based description of algal growth for the development of plankton functional-type models · Focuses on the link between of benthic alga and the ecological resilience of coral reefs · Analyzes the life-history strategy of C. crangon over its latitudinal distribution range and its limiting factors · Reviews available knowledge on the two distinctive life history strategies of the octopus family Octopodidae · Covers various well-studied and poorly studied examples of maternal effects in the marine environment · Identifies coral cover and topographic complexity as critical and distinct components of coral-reef habitats · Clarifies the methods of determining fish movement based on natural and artificial otolith chemical tags · Examines the paradigms that have shaped thinking and research and how recent research has affected understanding of their validity and usefulness