Marine Chemical Ecology structure

The ocean is a rich source of natural products, and their structural variety has inspired numerous chemists and chemical ecologists. Comprehensive reviews exist on the structure and occurrence, biosynthesis, and biological activity of marine natural products (see, e.g., [ 1-5]). An excellent book published in 2001 that deals exclusively with marine chemical ecology highlights different aspects of chemical communication and chemical defense [6]. It would be impossible to cover all aspects of chemical defense in this environment, and thus this contribution will focus on a few selected aspects that have been under intense research and discussion in recent years. 

Fully detailed with figures, tables, and chemical structural diagrams, the books coverage spans aspects of marine ecology from molecular to community levels, bridging diverse disciplines. Written by an international panel, Marine Chemical Ecology provides a conceptual synthesis and overview of the discipline. You get an integrated perspective of the current state of this discipline, and its future. 

Hay ME (2009) Marine chemical ecology chemical signals and cues structure marine populations, communities, and ecosystems. Annu Rev Mar Sci 1 193-212... 

Fenchel, T., 1969. The ecology of marine microbenthos. IV. Structure and function of the benthic ecosystem, its chemical and physical factors and the microfauna communities with special reference to the ciliated protozoa. Ophelia, 6 1—182. 

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