Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences 2nd Edition by JOHN H. STEELE
ISBN: 9780123750440
The first edition of the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, published in print form in 2001, has proven to be a
valuable asset for the marine science community ? and more generally. The continuing rapid increase in
electronic access to academic material led us initially to publish the second edition electronically. We have
now added this print version of the second edition because of a demonstrated need for such a product. The
encyclopedia can now be accessed in print or electronic format according to the preferences and needs of
individuals and institutions.
In this edition there are 54 new articles, 67 revisions of previous articles, and a completely revised and
improved index. We are grateful to the members of the Editorial Advisory Board, nearly all of whom have
stayed with us during the lengthy process of going electronic.
The transition from Academic Press to Elsevier occurred between the two editions. We thank Dr. Debbie
Tranter of Elsevier for her efforts to see this edition through its final stages.
