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Explore the last wilderness left on Earth From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, Atlantic Conveyer to Hurricane Katrina, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans' power and importance to our planet - as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, and as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for humans. You will discover every aspect - from the geology of the sea floor and the interaction between the ocean's and atmosphere - to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Dive in for an awe-inspiring view of a world few of us have experienced. A beautiful visual essay celebrates the drama of the sea, while stunning illustrations and the latest satellite-derived maps explain and illuminate each natural process and phenomena. Includes an inspiring introduction by Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques. Dramatic, thought-provoking, and revealing, Ocean shines a bright and revealing spotlight into the depths of the last wilderness on our planet.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley LTD
ISBN-139781405312929
eBay Product ID (ePID)89934176
Product Key Features
Number of Pages512 Pages
Publication NameOcean
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeology
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
AuthorFrances Dipper, Robert Dinwiddie, Sue Scott, Kim Bryan, Philip Eales, Richard Beatty, Michael M. Scott, David Burnie
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height313 mm
Item Weight2644 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorFrances Dipper, Philip Eales, Richard Beatty, Michael M. Scott, Robert Dinwiddie, Sue Scott, David Burnie, Kim Bryan