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Ocean

David Burnie - Author
Robert Dinwiddie - Author

£30.00

Explore the last wilderness left on Earth

Introduction

From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, Atlantic Conveyer to Hurricane Katrina, unravel the mysteries of the sea in Ocean.

Marvel at the oceans’ power and importance to our planet – as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, and as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for humans.

• Includes an inspiring introduction by Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques
• Contains incredible, jaw dropping images of ocean life
• Features the latest developments in ocean exploration and satellite maps of the entire sea floor.

You will discover every aspect – from the geology of the sea floor and the interaction between the oceans and atmosphere – to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Dive in for an awe-inspiring view of a world few of us have ever experienced.

Reviews

Review by: Lee, 11 February 2007

If you have any of the other books in the reference collection, expect more of the same colourful, well laid out & attention grabbing stuff here. Everything is explained from the water cycle to how tides work, to gases, whirlpools, pressure, tectonics and global issues like ocean temperature and wind patterns. There are also hundreds of sea life photos with bio's from the cutest baby seals to the ugliest and most recently discovered deep sea fish.

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