Oceans - A Visual Guide

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Details: The Oceans have been a source of mystery & a challenge to mankind since the dawn of time. Until relatively recently, we knew little about them & only a fraction of the deep sea floor has been explored. Today, however, modern technology is able to give us a clearer insight into the oceanic world, helping us to piece together its history & understand how it works. In more than 300 pages, this guide to oceans provides the latest information, presented in a dynamic & visual style which will enthrall & entice readers. You'll learn all about man's exploration of the oceans, including the discovery of a completely new ecological system on the deep sea floor, as well as finding out about continental drift, tsunamis & ocean life. The book also covers topical environmental issues such as overrishing & pollution, which are threatening the future of the oceans. The spreads are a vibrant combination of new illustrations supplemented with informative labels; rarely seen photographs with detailed captions; intriguing infographics; & authoritative & accessible text. Ideal for: People interested ocean ecosystems & animal life history, science, conservation, & global pollution threats. This books combines science with natural photography to the benefit of both. This paperback has 301 pages & measures: 23 x 23 x 2.4cm