Marine Biology

Bys: Rodgers, David A., Jr. and Rodgers, Brenda M.

Marine Biology is a comprehensive, standards-exceeding introduction to the science of life in the oceans-designed for high school, homeschool, dual-enrollment, and early college learners.

Written by veteran educator Brenda M. Rodgers, M.S. Ed. and David A. Rodgers, Jr., this textbook presents marine science as an integrated system where physics, chemistry, biology, and human activity intersect. Students move from foundational ocean processes to advanced ecological and conservation concepts with clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance.

Inside this book, students will explore:

The ocean as a dynamic physical and chemical system

Ocean chemistry, carbon cycling, and acidification

Marine microbiology and phytoplankton-driven productivity

Invertebrate and vertebrate diversity and adaptations

Coral reefs, deep-sea ecosystems, and marine ecology

Fisheries, aquaculture, climate change, and human impacts

Marine conservation, protected areas, and global ocean governance

Each unit includes:

Clear learning objectives

Structured lessons with real examples

Review questions and assessments

A complete answer key

A full marine biology glossary

This textbook is ideal for:

High school biology and marine science courses

Homeschool and co-op curricula

Introductory college or AP-bridge programs

Students pursuing environmental or ocean sciences

Marine Biology emphasizes scientific literacy, systems thinking, and ecological responsibility-equipping students to understand the ocean not just as a subject, but as a living, global system essential to life on Earth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDFXS3SC
• ISBN13: 9798241988867
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"