The bestselling Invitation to Oceanography continues to provide a modern, comprehensive, and student-friendly introduction to this fascinating field. Spanning the four major divisions of ocean science—geology, chemistry, physics, and biology— it is an ideal text for majors and nonmajors alike. The Eighth Edition features new photos and illustrations as well updated graphs and tables with the most recent data, and includes updated and expanded information on plastic pollution, future discoveries and the future of oceans due to climate change. Updated and expanded feature boxes reinforce key concepts and support knowledge building, and additional information on current research and the clinical and practical applications of oceanography contextualize scientific ideas within a real-world framework. Accessible yet substantive, Invitation to Oceanography, Eighth Edition is the ideal resource for anyone diving into the thrilling depths of the world’s oceans. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks the complete and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.Chapter 1: The Growth of Oceanography Chapter 2: The Planet Oceanus Chapter 3: The Origin of Ocean Basins Chapter 4: Marine Sedimentation Chapter 5: The Properties of Seawater Chapter 6: Wind and Ocean Circulation Chapter 7: Waves in the Ocean Chapter 8: Tides Chapter 9: Marine Ecology Chapter 10: Biological Productivity in the Ocean Chapter 11: The Dynamic Shoreline Chapter 12: Coastal Habitats Chapter 13: Ocean Habitats and Their Biota Chapter 14: The Ocean's Resources Chapter 15: The Human Presence in the Ocean Chapter 16: Global Climate Change and the Oceans