Oceanology
"An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove sw...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
DK Publishing,
2020.
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| Edition: | First American edition. |
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| Summary: | "An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches."--Back cover. |
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| Item Description: | "Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution"--Publisher's Web site. Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 415 pages : color illustrations, map ; 31 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780744020502 0744020506 |
| Author Notes: | A lifelong passion for natural history and the great outdoors led Maya to pursue a career in marine biology. After a BSc in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, followed by an MSc in Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Maya worked as a project officer as she developed sustainable coastal management projects, then set up her own marine education business - Learn To Sea. She is a regular guest presenter on the BBC's Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Coast and is author of the RSPB Handbook of the Seashore (2013). She is a patron of three marine conservation charities - Sea-changers, MARINElife, and The Blue Mile. Chris Packham (foreword) Is a wildlife tv presenter, author, photographer, and naturalist. |
