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Minke Whales (Worldlife Library)
by A Hoelzel  Publisher Comments This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists...
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Global Coastal Change
by Ivan Valiela Publisher Comments "Global Coastal Change"provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental factors changing the marine systems of the world including atmospheric changes, sea level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment use and transport, toxins, overfishing...
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How Many Fish in the Sea?: A Book about Oceans (Why in the World?)
by Linda Tagliaferro Publisher Comments Have you ever heard of a fish with a built-in fishing pole? The anglerfish is just one of thousands of amazing creatures in the worlds oceans. Do you ever wonder what really goes on under the sea? Look inside to discover what its like to live and swim in...
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Eye of Albatross (02 Edition)
by Safina Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-356) and index....
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Tsunami: The Underrated Hazard (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences)
by Edward Bryant Publisher Comments In the last three years, there have been three large tsunamis in the Indian Ocean, most notably the notorious one which struck on 26 December 2004 and killed more than 238,000 people. It was generated by one of the largest recorded earthquakes in the...
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Water and Light: A Diver's Journey to a Coral Reef (Southwestern Writers Collection Series)
by Stephen Harrigan Publisher Comments This evocative account of the months Stephen Harrigan spent diving on the coral reefs off Grand Turk Island in the Caribbean was originally published by Houghton Mifflin in 1992....
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Encyclopedia of the Oceans (UK Edition)
by Dorrick Stow Publisher Comments An invaluable reference work which will delight all who have an interest in oceans and seas....
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Two Oceans: A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa
by G M Branch Publisher Comments This unrivalled field guide covers over 1,400 species of the most common forms of marine life that inhabit our coasts-including the invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals birds and plants. The book documents a selection of these, concentrating on the...
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Blue Frontier Dispatches From Americ 2ND Edition
by David Helvarg Publisher Comments A panoramic, highly readable report on the state of America's coastlines and the ocean wilderness off our shores, by a veteran environmental journalist. Gives the inside scoop on issues that have become major talking points for Americans since the...
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Wild Ocean
by Sylvia A Earle Publisher Comments Discover the best kept secrets of our natural heritage, the 12 national sanctuaries created to safeguard pristine marine environments, protect precious oceanic species and historic sites, and provide a dramatic, unforgettably magical realm beneath the...
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50 Ways to Save the Ocean
by David Helvarg Publisher Comments The oceans, and the challenges they face, are so vast that it’s easy to feel powerless to protect them. 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, written by veteran environmental journalist David Helvarg, focuses on practical, easily-implemented actions everyone...
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Portrait of the Gulf Stream: In Praise of Currents (Armchair Traveler)
by Erik Orsenna Publisher Comments ???I am not a scientist, ??? confesses ??rik Orsenna, ???I am a rover. A rover with a special weakness for the sort of trivial questions that leave not only parents but even experts fumbling around for an answer: Why is the night dark? Why does water wet?...
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Blue Frontier: Saving America's Living Seas
by David Helvarg Publisher Comments A fascinating account of America's oceans and ocean politics, Blue Frontier explores the impact of history, commerce, and policy on marine life -- and by extension all life on earth. From the legacy of navy-funded research and development since World War...
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Encyclopedia of the Sea
by Richard Ellis Publisher Comments From one of the world's leading experts on the sea comes this ocean-sized compendium of aquatic life and lore. Richard Ellis--who is also recognized as America's foremost painter of marine subjects--gives us a masterful synthesis of years of...
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The Ocean Book (Wonders of Creation)
by Frank Sherwin Publisher Comments - Where did all of the salt come from?- What keeps the oceans from freezing?- Why do icebergs float?- What minerals are contained in ocean water?- What causes the tides and why are they beneficial?- How deep are the oceans?- Free study guide downloadable...
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Surfing South Africa: Swells, Spots and Surf African Culture
by Steve Pike Publisher Comments Written by Spike (Steve Pike), founder of the cult surfing website Wavescape.co.za, it comprises chapters on history, big waves, spots, culture, travel, oceanography, sharks (including a timeline of shark attacks) and a hilarious 'Surfrican' slang...
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Ocean Environment and Fisheries
by M. P. M. Reddy Book News Annotation Intended for scientists, teachers, and students specializing in fishery oceanography, physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, biological oceanography, and fisheries, this work by Reddy (former head of the department of Fishery Oceanography at...
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The Gulf Stream: Tiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the Atlantic
by Stan L. Ulanski Publisher Comments Driving through the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful current with a force 300 times that of the mighty Amazon. First discovered by Ponce de Lean in 1513, it sped ships laden with fortunes in spices, sugar, and rum from the New World back to Spain and also...
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New: $140.25 Hardcover List Price $159.00
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Sound Images of the Ocean: In Research and Monitoring
by Peter Wille Publisher Comments Sound Images of the Ocean is the first book of its kind which offers a comprehensive overview of acoustic imaging applications in the various fields of marine research, utilization, surveillance, and protection. The book employs 400 sound images of the...
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The Sea Surface and Global Change
by Peter S. Liss Publisher Comments Thorough review of sea-surface microlayer properties and role in global change....
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