Memento de planctologie marine. 2016. illus. 528 p. gr8vo.- In French.

Concern over the consequences of global warming and ocean acidification has put planktonic organisms in the spotlight. Floating and drifting in an environment that covers three quarters of our planet's surface, they are seen as particularly responsive sentinels to current and future disturbances in the world ocean. All the fishing activities deployed by man to ensure his food needs are based on their formidable capacity and speed to produce marine biomass.

In order to respond to this current situation and to a growing demand for information on the subject, this book, presents the marine planktonic ecosystem as a whole.

In thirteen chapters, it offers a broad panorama of topics, including the functioning of the pelagic environment, methods for studying plankton, the biology, biodiversity and ecology of planktonic organisms, and the numerous interferences of societal factors generated by human activities on marine plankton. The physico-chemical and biological processes are supported by concrete examples with figures. The text is accompanied by an abundance of illustrations, which make it easier to understand.

This book is intended to be both an introductory work accessible to all, ocean lovers and those interested in marine ecology or committed to its preservation. It is also a reference document aimed at an informed public seeking a better understanding of the functioning of the planktonic ecosystem.