Most of Earth lies beneath the ocean, yet much of that vast world has never been directly observed.
What Lies Under: The Deep Ocean and the Power of the Unseen explores the largest, least understood environment on the planet-and the growing consequences of depending on systems we can barely see.
The deep ocean absorbs heat, stores carbon, regulates climate, supports unfamiliar forms of life, and carries the cables that connect the modern world. At the same time, governments and industries are preparing to extract minerals, expand infrastructure, and regulate regions where scientific knowledge remains incomplete and direct observation is rare.
John S. Pritchett examines why the deep ocean remained outside the dominant stories of exploration, how mapping became a substitute for understanding, and why invisibility often weakens accountability. From ecosystems sustained without sunlight to undersea communication networks, international law, deep-sea mining, and the ethics of disturbance, the book reveals how quickly use can move ahead of comprehension.
What Lies Under is not simply a book about ocean science. It is an investigation into how modern societies behave when consequences are distant, delayed, and difficult to measure. It asks whether ignorance should become permission to proceed-or a reason for greater restraint.
Thought-provoking and quietly urgent, this book challenges the assumption that what is out of sight is safely removed from human life.
The deep ocean may be distant from perception, but it is not distant from consequence. What happens below ultimately shapes the world above.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Most of Earth lies beneath the ocean, yet much of that vast world has never been directly observed.What Lies Under: The Deep Ocean and the Power of the Unseen explores the largest, least understood environment on the planet-and the growing consequences of depending on systems we can barely see.The deep ocean absorbs heat, stores carbon, regulates climate, supports unfamiliar forms of life, and carries the cables that connect the modern world. At the same time, governments and industries are preparing to extract minerals, expand infrastructure, and regulate regions where scientific knowledge remains incomplete and direct observation is rare.John S. Pritchett examines why the deep ocean remained outside the dominant stories of exploration, how mapping became a substitute for understanding, and why invisibility often weakens accountability. From ecosystems sustained without sunlight to undersea communication networks, international law, deep-sea mining, and the ethics of disturbance, the book reveals how quickly use can move ahead of comprehension.What Lies Under is not simply a book about ocean science. It is an investigation into how modern societies behave when consequences are distant, delayed, and difficult to measure. It asks whether ignorance should become permission to proceed-or a reason for greater restraint.Thought-provoking and quietly urgent, this book challenges the assumption that what is out of sight is safely removed from human life.The deep ocean may be distant from perception, but it is not distant from consequence. What happens below ultimately shapes the world above. As industries rush to exploit the planet's final frontier, this investigation questions whether our lack of knowledge should grant us permission to disrupt the vital, hidden systems that sustain life on the surface. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798256164324
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Most of Earth lies beneath the ocean, yet much of that vast world has never been directly observed.What Lies Under: The Deep Ocean and the Power of the Unseen explores the largest, least understood environment on the planet-and the growing consequences of depending on systems we can barely see.The deep ocean absorbs heat, stores carbon, regulates climate, supports unfamiliar forms of life, and carries the cables that connect the modern world. At the same time, governments and industries are preparing to extract minerals, expand infrastructure, and regulate regions where scientific knowledge remains incomplete and direct observation is rare.John S. Pritchett examines why the deep ocean remained outside the dominant stories of exploration, how mapping became a substitute for understanding, and why invisibility often weakens accountability. From ecosystems sustained without sunlight to undersea communication networks, international law, deep-sea mining, and the ethics of disturbance, the book reveals how quickly use can move ahead of comprehension.What Lies Under is not simply a book about ocean science. It is an investigation into how modern societies behave when consequences are distant, delayed, and difficult to measure. It asks whether ignorance should become permission to proceed-or a reason for greater restraint.Thought-provoking and quietly urgent, this book challenges the assumption that what is out of sight is safely removed from human life.The deep ocean may be distant from perception, but it is not distant from consequence. What happens below ultimately shapes the world above. As industries rush to exploit the planet's final frontier, this investigation questions whether our lack of knowledge should grant us permission to disrupt the vital, hidden systems that sustain life on the surface. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798256164324
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Most of Earth lies beneath the ocean, yet much of that vast world has never been directly observed.What Lies Under: The Deep Ocean and the Power of the Unseen explores the largest, least understood environment on the planet-and the growing consequences of depending on systems we can barely see.The deep ocean absorbs heat, stores carbon, regulates climate, supports unfamiliar forms of life, and carries the cables that connect the modern world. At the same time, governments and industries are preparing to extract minerals, expand infrastructure, and regulate regions where scientific knowledge remains incomplete and direct observation is rare.John S. Pritchett examines why the deep ocean remained outside the dominant stories of exploration, how mapping became a substitute for understanding, and why invisibility often weakens accountability. From ecosystems sustained without sunlight to undersea communication networks, international law, deep-sea mining, and the ethics of disturbance, the book reveals how quickly use can move ahead of comprehension.What Lies Under is not simply a book about ocean science. It is an investigation into how modern societies behave when consequences are distant, delayed, and difficult to measure. It asks whether ignorance should become permission to proceed-or a reason for greater restraint.Thought-provoking and quietly urgent, this book challenges the assumption that what is out of sight is safely removed from human life.The deep ocean may be distant from perception, but it is not distant from consequence. What happens below ultimately shapes the world above. As industries rush to exploit the planet's final frontier, this investigation questions whether our lack of knowledge should grant us permission to disrupt the vital, hidden systems that sustain life on the surface. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798256164324
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