Synopsis
"Immense shoals of barracuda, forests of giant kelp and the world's largest volcano - these are just a few of the majestic sights in the world's oceans.
Our seas are by far the largest habitat on Earth and are home to an astonishing 90 per cent of the world's biodiversity. Life itself began in the oceans and has proliferated to include innumerable numbers of marine species, from single-celled archaea to giant manta rays, sea turtles and blue whales.
With a foreword from Fabien Cousteau, Ocean is your guide to this most mysterious part of the natural world. It explores the geography of the oceans, which includes volcanoes forming a ""Ring of Fire"", trenches 10 km (6 miles) deep, hydrothermal vents, ice shelves, and hundreds of sea mountains and even waterfalls.
This stunning and comprehensive book unveils how the underwater world operates: its tidal rhythms, currents, tsunamis, and typhoons. It also showcases some of the most beautiful and diverse marine flora, including seaweeds such as limey petticoats, giant kelp and oyster thief, as well as coastal fish and marine creatures such as the lanternfish, adapted to live in the remotest part of the ocean's depths.
Ocean captures the beauty and scientific complexity of this vital habitat and at a time when global warming poses a real threat, it is essential reading for everyone interested in marine conservation.
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Unravel the mysteries of our sea with this fully updated encyclopedia and discover every aspect of our oceans: from the geology of the sea floor and its influence on our weather, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life -this is the definitive visual guide to the world's oceans.
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Ocean: The Definitive Visual Guide
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR007312763
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OCEAN: The Definitive Visual Guide
ISBN 10 : 1409353990
ISBN 13 : 9781409353997
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Vendeur : Mnemosyne, New Haven, CT, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Lavishly Illustrated throughout on 487 full-color pp w/ more than 1,200 color images & photographs (illustrateur). 2nd Revised Edition. SUPERB: ENHANCED: UPDATED: EXHAUSTIVE: ILLUMINATING: NEW Second Revised Edition, Enhanced & Updated (Orig. 2014) First Printing: BEAUTIFUL embossed-silver-&- blue-on-white illustrated durable (cleanable) cover w/ "OCEAN" silver-embossed on front panel & spine & w/ EXCELLENT sharp NEW edges BUT w/ slightest bumping of bottom corners, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, IMPECCABLE DISTINCTIVE silver-blue illustrated end-papers, NEW sewn-perfect binding w/ light-blue cloth bands at spine-caps, PRISTINE interior SPLENDIDLY presented in varied layouts on SUPERB unblemished silk-finish gloss-laminated paper * 10" x 12.06" x 1.30", 2.62 kg, 512 pp (487 in full-color) * ABOUT THE BOOK: Explore the last wilderness left on Earth, w/ this ENHANCED and UPDATED edition of this EXHAUSTIVE guide to the underwater world. From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, the Japanese tsunami to Hurricane Sandy, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans' power & importance to our planet--as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, & as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for mankind. You will discover every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor & the interaction between the ocean & atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Updated illustrations & satellite-derived maps & the latest scientific research explain & illuminate each natural process & phenomena. Includes an inspiring introduction by editor-in-chief Fabien Cousteau."Ocean" captures both the beauty & scientific complexity of the ocean, making it perfect for families & students alike. * SHIPPING: Mnemosyne wraps, labels and seals this splendid book w/ our greatest care & elegance, and then envelops it in a layering of protective bubble-wrap before packaging it in a sturdy multiply-walled carton for FREE shipment within the United States via USPS MEDIA MAIL or for domestic shipment via USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal additional charge of $16.00. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES & CONDITIONS on request. N° de réf. du vendeur 009929
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ISBN 10 : 1409353990
ISBN 13 : 9781409353997
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