Marine geochemistry uses chemical elements and their isotopes to study how the ocean works in terms of ocean circulation, chemical composition, biological activity and atmospheric CO2 regulation. This rapidly growing field is at a crossroad for many disciplines (physical, chemical and biological oceanography, geology, climatology, ecology, etc.). It provides important quantitative answers to questions such as: What is the deep ocean mixing rate? How much atmospheric CO2 is pumped by the ocean? How fast are pollutants removed from the ocean? How do ecosystems react to anthropogenic pressure? This text gives a simple introduction to the concepts, the methods and the applications of marine geochemistry with a particular emphasis on isotopic tracers. Overall introducing a very large number of topics (physical oceanography, ocean chemistry, isotopes, gas exchange, modelling, biogeochemical cycles), with a balance of didactic and indepth information, it provides an outline and a complete course in marine geochemistry. Throughout, the book uses a hands-on approach with worked out exercises and problems (with answers provided at the end of the book), to help the students work through the concepts presented. A broad scale approach is take including ocean physics, marine biology, ocean-climate relations, remote sensing, pollutions and ecology, so that the reader acquires a global perspective of the ocean. It also includes new topics arising from ongoing research programs. This textbook is essential reading for students, scholars, researchers and other professionals.

"Material is presented at an advanced level, with excellent figures and separate boxes for mathematical derivations. The book is appropriate as an advanced graduate text and as a resource for researchers... Recommended." - CHOICE

"Marine Geochemistry provides the fundamental and novel concepts to study and understand the cycle of chemical constituents in the ocean. An excellent book for students and teachers interested in the oceans role in the earth climate system spiked with numerous great exercises." - Frank Norbert, Heidelberg University, Germany

"This text will certainly become a classroom standard for training new generations of marine geochemists and inspire their amazing research to come." - Brian Haley, Elements Magazine

"This as an excellent toolkit (with instruction manual included!) for any budding geochemist starting out in postgraduate study or for more 'seasoned folk' who want a good text for working with a variety of elements and isotopes in marine science. It is packed full of great figures to illustrate the oceanographic concepts discussed." - Simon Ussher, Ocean Challenge

"It is a fantastic introductory text to a crucial area of Earth science suitable for the undergraduate or graduate student alike but it is so much more than that. It is also a great companion for seasoned researchers who want to acquaint themselves with the latest theoretical breakthroughs in the field or to gain a good overview of a new area of ocean science." - Richard Sanders, Holocene book review