"A considerable achievement, this book is a vital addition to the field and an important tool in assisting interdisciplinary investigations in ocean biology."--Susanne Menden-Deuer, Princeton University

"This book allows scientists who work in any corner of the planktonic encounter arena to expand their views and teaching capabilities to cover the entire area. It will be the text of choice for graduate seminars in all the major and minor oceanographic and limnological institutions."--Peter A. Jumars, University of Maine