BOOK REVIEW | Frozen Oceans: The Floating World of Pack Ice

Abstract

Well illustrated non-technical introduction to sea ice. Covers large-scale distribution, physics of formation, structure, interaction with ocean dynamics, and role as habitat from Arctic to Antarctic. Covers historical aspects of sea ice exploration and modern-day techniques used to study sea ice. Emphasizes abundance of life on, in and under ice, including microrganisms, mammals and birds. Briefly examines aspects of pollution, and sea-ice biology as biotechnological resource and astrobiological analogue CN - 551.326.7[2004]