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Ocean, October 2008
Hardcover
An Illustrated Atlas
National Geographic
October 2008
On Sale: September 30, 2008
352 pages
ISBN: 1426203195
EAN: 9781426203190
Hardcover
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Detailing a mysterious realm that’s as vital to our
existence as the air we breathe, this new atlas immerses
readers in the wonders of the deep through more than 250
up-to-the-minute maps, photographs, and satellite images.
Deep-sea pioneer and National Geographic
Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia A. Earle (known as "Her
Deepness") and marine scientist Linda K. Glover guide the
adventure, in consultation with experts from NASA and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—who welcome
the publication of a comprehensive ocean atlas geared to
popular readers. The accessible text lays out key concepts, points of
interest, and little known facts, opening our eyes to living
phenomena from giant squid to tiny microbial bodies.
Astonishing full-color photographs and diagrams reveal the
beauty and complexity of ocean life. Unprecedented new full
spread maps of the ocean floor—hand-drawn by expert
cartographers—reveal the five major oceans in astonishing
details. An unequaled resource for both education and
entertainment, Ocean also explores the progress of
fascinating technologies that will help scientists discover
uncharted regions and life-forms. In light of recent
events—the tsunami of 2004, Katrina and Rita of 2005, the
growth of the ozone hole—humankind’s link to the ocean is
front and center in our lives today. This rich informative,
and timely atlas, encourages understanding of how the ocean
correlates with these happenings—and how human maintenance
of its waters and creatures will keep the planet going.
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