Oceanology - by DK (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches."--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea </b> <p/>An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, <i>Oceanology</i> brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page. <p/>Astounding photography reveals an abundance of life, from microscopic plankton to great whales, seaweed to starfish. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, the book explores every corner of the oceans, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches. <p/>Along the way, and with the help of clear, simple illustrations, it explains how life has adapted to the marine environment, revealing for example how a stonefish delivers its lethal venom and how a sponge sustains itself by sifting food from passing currents. It also examines the physical forces and processes that shape the oceans, from global circulation systems and tides to undersea volcanoes and tsunamis. <p/>To most of us, the marine world is out of reach. But with the help of photography and the latest technology, <i>Oceanology</i> brings us up close to animals, plants, and other living things that inhabit a fantastic and almost incomprehensibly beautiful other dimension.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Maya Plass</b> (consultant) <br>A lifelong passion for natural history and the great outdoors led Maya to pursue a career in marine biology. After a BSc in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, followed by an MSc in Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Maya worked as a project officer as she developed sustainable coastal management projects, then set up her own marine education business - Learn To Sea. She is a regular guest presenter on the BBC's <i>Springwatch, Autumnwatch, </i> and Coast and is author of the <i>RSPB Handbook of the Seashore </i>(2013). She is a patron of three marine conservation charities - Sea-changers, MARINElife, and The Blue Mile. <p/><b>Chris Packham </b>(foreword) Is a wildlife tv presenter, author, photographer, and naturalist.
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