National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey

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Discover the worlds 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 planets watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earths 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 oceans 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 Earths seas and oceans elucidate Dr. Earles 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."