National Geographic Ocean : A Global Odyssey by Sylvia A. Earle (2021, Hardcover)

Disney Publishing Worldwide

1426221924

9781426221927

11050086503

National Geographic Ocean : a Global Odyssey

512 Pages

English

2021

Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Life Sciences / Marine Biology

Yes

Nature, Science

Sylvia A. Earle

Hardcover

1.5 in

95.3 Oz

12.2 in

9.7 in

Trade

2021-004685

Extraordinarily beautiful book by the most extraordinary woman. Perhaps the greatest advocate our oceans have ever had.-- Richard Branson

PART 1 The Living Ocean Chapter One. The Origin of the Ocean Chapter Two. Water--Giver of Life Chapter Three. Motion in the Ocean PART 2 Life in the Ocean Chapter Four. Swimming in the Sea of Life Chapter Five. Coastal Sea Life Chapter Six. Open Ocean Life PART 3 Our Lives and the Ocean Chapter Seven. Tools for Deep Discovery Chapter Eight. Humans and the Sea Chapter Nine. Climate--It's About the Ocean Chapter Ten. The Future Ocean PART 4 Atlas of the Ocean

Discover the world's ocean in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet., Discover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet, written by world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle. Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National Geographic Ocean unveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race. World-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called "Her Deepness"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of our ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic, and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it. This engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative. For seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, "Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea." Dive deeper into ocean discovery with more National Geographic favorites: Into the Deep The Nature of Nature 100 Dives of a Lifetime Secrets of the Whales Pristine Seas Shark, Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National Geographic Ocean unveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence- the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race. World-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called "Her Deepness"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of our ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic, and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it. This engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative. For seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, "Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea."

GC11.2.E27 2021