Oceans For Dummies

Product Description
Dive deep to explore the ocean
From how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, this is the holy grail of ocean books that’s easy for everyone to digest.
It features fun facts about some of the most incredible, bizarre, and fascinating creatures in the ocean, from mantis shrimp that can strike things with the speed of a .22 caliber bullet to fish with clear heads that can see out of the top of their skulls. The ocean is full of wonders and there is still so much left to explore and understand.\nHow our oceans work
What creatures live in the ocean
Find out how the ocean regulates our climate and weather patterns
How growing pollution threatens our ocean and its inhabitants\nOceans For Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the ocean, including kids, adults, students, ocean lovers, surfers, fishermen, conservationists, sailors, and everyone in between.
From the Inside Flap
Take an adventure into our planet’s most exciting frontier...the ocean
Where can you find the tallest mountain, the deepest trench, the largest mammal, and the most venomous animal on the planet? In the ocean! As land-dwellers, we’re in the minority here on Earth, and we have a lot to learn about the fantastic water-world that surrounds us. Explore the ocean from surface to seafloor, meet some of its most fascinating creatures, and discover the vital role it plays in our very existence. From geology and ecology to ocean conservation and the ever-astounding varieties of sea life, strap on your scuba gear and dive right in!
Inside. . . \nA tour of oceanic ecosystems\nAquatic plants and animals\nHow the ocean regulates our climate\nTides, currents, and trade winds\nDeep-sea exploration\nResources of the “Blue Economy”\nStrategies for ocean conservation and restoration\nFrom the Back Cover
Take an adventure into our planet’s most exciting frontier...the ocean
Where can you find the tallest mountain, the deepest trench, the largest mammal, and the most venomous animal on the planet? In the ocean! As land-dwellers, we’re in the minority here on Earth, and we have a lot to learn about the fantastic water-world that surrounds us. Explore the ocean from surface to seafloor, meet some of its most fascinating creatures, and discover the vital role it plays in our very existence. From geology and ecology to ocean conservation and the ever-astounding varieties of sea life, strap on your scuba gear and dive right in!
Inside. . . \nA tour of oceanic ecosystems\nAquatic plants and animals\nHow the ocean regulates our climate\nTides, currents, and trade winds\nDeep-sea exploration\nResources of the “Blue Economy”\nStrategies for ocean conservation and restoration\nAbout the Author
Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau are world-renowned environmental advocates, filmmakers, and authors with a passion for adventure. Philippe is the founder of EarthEcho International, a leading global voice for ocean conservation. Ashlan is a journalist and storyteller who has explored all seven continents.