Marine mammals in a changing world.

CAPPOZZO, H.L.; PANEBIANCO, M.V.; TUNEZ, JUAN I.

Marine ecology in a changing world

CRC Press

Año: 2013; p. 219 - 259

Planet Earth is the most unusual one among the known planets since 71% of its surface is covered by oceans full of life. Life originated and diversifi edin the oceans along millions of years. At present, the oceans are largelyresponsible for sustaining planet life and in regulating the climate (IUCN2009, Hoegh-Guldberg and Bruno 2010).