{"product_id":"the-empty-ocean-9781559639743","title":"The Empty Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn The Empty Ocean  acclaimed author and artist Richard Ellis tells the story of our continued plunder of life in the sea and weighs the chances for its recovery. Through fascinating portraits of a wide array of creatures  he introduces us to the many forms of sea life that humans have fished  hunted  and collected over the centuries  from charismatic whales and dolphins to the lowly menhaden  from sea turtles to cod  tuna  and coral. Rich in history  anecdote  and surprising fact  Richard Elliss descriptions bring to life the natural history of the various species  the threats they face  and the losses they have suffered. Killing has occurred on a truly stunning scale  with extinction all too often the result  leaving a once-teeming ocean greatly depleted. But the author also finds instances of hope and resilience  of species that have begun to make remarkable comebacks when given the opportunity. Written with passion and grace  and illustrated with Richard Elliss own drawings  The Empty Ocean brings to a wide audience a compelling view of the damage we have caused to life in the sea and what we can do about it. \"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651909509173,"sku":"ByrdShop_1559639741","price":33.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781559639743.jpg?v=1781844893","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-empty-ocean-9781559639743","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}