The science of the ocean :   the secrets of the seas revealed / 
Foreword by Chris Packham, Jamie Ambrose, Amy-Jane Beer, Derek Harvey,  Frances Dipper, Esther Ripley,  D. A. V. Stow, contributors, Maya Plass, consultant. 
 - 336 pages :   color illustrations ;   29 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index<br/>At head of title: Natural History Museum 
<br/><br/>Marine world<br/>Rocky coasts<br/>Sandy beaches<br/>Estuaries and mudflats<br/>Mangroves and salt marshes<br/>Coral reefs<br/>Coastal seas<br/>Open oceans<br/>Polar oceans<br/> 
<br/><br/> An aesthetic look at marine life and the ocean environment, this book uses astounding photography and clear diagrams to make marine biology and oceanography accessible and an enjoyable visual experience. 'The Science of the Ocean' offers up riches from every corner of the ocean, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to icy fjords and deep-ocean trenches, and from great whales to the microscopic beauty of plankton<br/>  Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea. An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, The Science of the Ocean book brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page. Astounding photography reveals an abundance of life, from microscopic plankton to great whales, seaweed to starfish. Published in association with the Natural History Museum, the book explores every corner of the oceans, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches. 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. To most of us, the marine world is out of reach. But with the help of photography and the latest technology, The Science of the Ocean brings us up close to animals, plants, and other living things that inhabit a fantastic and almost incomprehensibly beautiful other dimension 
<br/><br/> Junior High School  Science 
<br/><br/><br/>In English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780241631348 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Environment and ecology. <br/>Marine ecology--Popular works. <br/>Oceanography --Popular works.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>551.46 Sci27  / 2023