Deep Ocean

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An epic excursion into one of the last great frontiers on Earth.

The deep ocean comprises more than 90 percent of our planet's biosphere and is home to some of the world's most dazzling creatures, which thrive amid extreme pressures, scarce food supplies, and frigid temperatures. Living things down here behave in remarkable and surprising ways, and cutting-edge technologies are shedding new light on these critically important ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book leads you down into the canyons, trenches, and cold seeps of the watery abyss, presenting the deep ocean and its inhabitants as you have never seen them before.

Features a wealth of breathtaking photos, illustrations, and graphics
Gives a brief and accessible history of deep-sea exploration
Explains the basics of oceanography
Covers a marvellous diversity of undersea organisms
Describes habitats ranging from continental slopes to hydrothermal vents and abyssal plains
Discusses humanity's impacts on the deep ocean, from fisheries and whaling to global climate change and acidification
Written by a team of world-class scientists

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780691226811
Published: April 2023

Number of pages: 288
Width: 216 mm
Height: 279 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Princeton University Press