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They cover 72 percent of the Earth's surface, provide food, regulate the climate, and supply mineral sources. Because of the oceans, life itself is possible. An array of captivating color photos, diagrams, and maps introduce this thriving world and the role it plays in our ecology. Probe the extraordinary depths of the briny blue, where the earth's crust constantly moves; undersea volcanoes explode; and amazing creatures survive in hydrothermal vents. Up above, look at shifting coastlines, affected by nature and by human activity. Pictures graphically reveal the results of pollution and capture such breathtaking sights as water spouts growing down from thunder clouds to the sea. Plus: An encyclopedia of marine life, with a list of threatened species. 208 pages (all in color), 8 7/8 x 12.Product Identifiers
PublisherOctopus
ISBN-139780540060887
eBay Product ID (ePID)90637990
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePhilip's Atlas of the Oceans
Publication Year1994
SubjectTransportation, Science
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Pernetta
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height312 mm
Item Weight1184 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJohn Pernetta