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Synopsis
Andrew Caine has managed to produce a highly readable masterpiece which takes the reader on a magical and sometimes scary journey into the world of the planet's marine life, looking at the complex ecosystems with algae, plankton, shellfish, coral reefs and more. Andrew describes in fascinating detail and in a humorous and light-hearted manner the secret lives of our many different sea creatures-or beasties as he likes to call them. The book is crammed full of interesting facts and is written in a straightforward way making it easy for the layman to read and understand. He delves into the lives of jellyfish, limpets, mussels, and many other species, uncovering their often-bizarre behaviour and sometimes scary predatory techniques and feeding habits which most ordinary people could barely imagine existed. Andrew's work may well motivate people to take a more active interest in the study and preservation of our rich and diverse marine life.The first of two books in the series Marine Life by Andrew Caine, the second being the long awaited 'Marine Ecology for the Non-Ecologist' now available on Amazon. For years the only textbooks available for anyone who has an interest in marine biology have laid in the realms of the academic texts or identification guides for the diver, aquarium keeper, or for those exploring the seashore. Fantastic books indeed, however, there are none that bring the real biology of marine life to the general public. For the first time, this fascinating topic has been described in a way that anyone who loves the life residing in the marine environment, can not only understand but really enjoy, in an easy to read, informative text. The book describes the major groups of animals present in the sea, the soft-bodied animals the cnidarians (jellyfish anemones, corals etc.), the crustaceans, (shrimps, crabs, lobsters, etc.) the molluscs, (the shellfish and squid etc.), the echinoderms (starfish, urchin etc). Detailing their life histories, reproductive strategies, adaptations, predator avoidance and how they grab a meal, plus much more. which collectively makes them successful as a species today. Then we examine coral reef architecture, hydrothermal vent biology, life in the polar sea and marine invertebrate toxins (what's going to kill you in the sea). The book is crammed with amazing facts that make this subject such a wonderful topic to understand. Such has been the success of this publication Andrew Caine has released the second book in the series - Marine Life - Marine Ecology for the Non-Ecologist- detailing as ever, in an easy to understand manner, the different habitats found mainly around the coastline of the earth and how as species the animals described in this volume exploit each individual habitat to form the ecosystems we see today. In this book, we explore and discover what exactly ecology is, the physical aspects and biological processes of ecology. We look at the rocky coast, the sandy shore, the estuaries, the mangroves, the coral reefs, and more. Hi EveryoneI was asked to do a job share talk to a group of 16-year-old students in Indiana on the subject of -What's it like to work in the field of Marine Biology. The students found it very enjoyable and informative, so much so that I have decided to offer this to any school free of charge. The talk lasts between 30 - 45 minuets long with Q&As. If you think this might be of interest to your students, please contact me for details and availability. Find out what is really like, the areas of study you can move into, challenges you face, the amazing people you meet Then we move onto a project which started with me lying face down on the floor of an airport with 8 submachine guns pointed at me, 2 hours later I was on the plane, on to my
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The first of three books in the series Marine Life by Andrew Caine, the second being 'Marine Ecology for the Non-Ecologist' the third 'Aren't Oceans Brilliant' a book of amazing facts and importantly, explanations available November 2021.
The title says it all Anyone from the age of 12 upwards will gain an understanding of the amazing life that exists beneath the oceanic waves. The book is crammed full of interesting facts and is written in a straightforward way making it easy for the layman to read, understand and enjoy.
Andrew has managed to produce a highly readable masterpiece which takes the reader on a magical and sometimes scary journey into the world of the planet's marine life. He describes in fascinating detail and in a humorous and light-hearted manner the secret lives of our many different sea creatures-or beasties as he likes to call them. Uncovering their often-bizarre behaviour and sometimes scary predatory techniques and feeding habits which most people could barely imagine existed.
The book describes the major groups of animals present in the sea, the soft-bodied animals the cnidarians (jellyfish anemones, corals etc.), the crustaceans, (shrimps, crabs, lobsters, etc.) the molluscs, (the shellfish and squid etc.), the echinoderms (starfish, urchin etc). Detailing their life histories, reproductive strategies, adaptations, predator avoidance and how they grab a meal, plus much more. which collectively makes them successful as a species today. Then we examine coral reef architecture, hydrothermal vent biology, life in the polar sea and marine invertebrate toxins (what's going to kill you in the sea). The book is crammed with amazing facts that make this subject such a wonderful topic to understand.
Andrew's work may well motivate people to take a more active interest in the study and preservation of our rich and diverse marine life.
Hi Everyone, I was asked to do a job share talk to a group of 16-year-old students in Indiana on the subject of -What's it like to work in the field of Marine Biology. The students found it very enjoyable and informative, so much so that I have decided to offer this to any school free of charge. The talk lasts between 30 - 45 minutes long with Q&As. If you think this might be of interest to your students, please contact me for details and availability. Find out what is really like, the areas of study you can move into, challenges you face, the amazing people you meet Then we move onto a project which started with me lying face down on the floor of an airport with 8 submachine guns pointed at me, 2 hours later I was on the plane, on to my destination. [email protected]
When I wrote this book I was hoping to not only instil knowledge and understanding to anyone but also help parents fan the flame of enthusiasm in their children as they are our future scientists. I came across this review which made my heart melt a little.
This marine biology book is an informative book not only for a non-expert adult like me. Observing that my daughter likes it and learns from it, it's one of the most suitable marine biology books for 12-year-olds. The things written in this book are realistic and out of factual, scientific ideas.
A book doesn't have to be complex when imparting knowledge. That is why you will find this book is an ideal example. Even though some parts have limited illustrations, it doesn't matter as it's well-written.
I still have a good time reading it. Since I occasionally scuba dive, I want to learn more about life under the sea. Unfortunately, only a little is known about things underwater. That's why it excites me whenever I find out something new about it.
I've noticed that my daughter and I have become more interested in marine biology since this book occupied its place in our small library at home. It's usually included in our conversation so it's part of our bonding time.
Synopsis
The title says it all
Anyone from the age of 12 upwards will gain an understanding of the amazing life that exists beneath the oceanic waves. Taking away the often hard to understand scientific terminology, this book was the first to be written in a straightforward way making it easy for anyone to read, understand and enjoy.
The book describes the major groups of animals present in the sea, the soft-bodied animals; the cnidarians (jellyfish anemones, corals etc.), the crustaceans, (shrimps, crabs, lobsters, etc.) the molluscs, (the shellfish and squid etc.), the echinoderms (starfish, urchin etc).
Detailing their life histories, reproductive strategies, adaptations, predator avoidance and how they grab a meal, plus much more. which collectively makes them successful as a species today.
Then we examine coral reef architecture, hydrothermal vent biology, life in the polar sea and marine invertebrate toxins (what's going to kill you in the sea). The book is crammed with amazing facts that make this subject such a wonderful topic to understand.
This book is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about the life under the waves, amateur naturalists, conservationists, divers and snorkelers, and is often used as a steppingstone for those about embark in the next chapter of their life, as a student of marine biology.
THE MARINE LIFE SERIES TWO MORE BOOKS FROM ANDREW CAINE
ARENT OCEANS BRILLIANT release date mid November 2021
Amazing facts and explanations from the wonderful worlds of:
Marine Biology, Marine Ecology and Oceanography
THE OCEAN: Its one body of water and its amazing.
THE PLANKTON: You can't see most of them, just wait till you hear about them, life giving yet deadly and silent.
LOCOMOTION AND MIGRATIONS: From the slow to the super speed, it's all a matter of life and death. Going on holiday and why No waiting in an airport and no sat nav either.
FEEDING: Fine dining to fluid only, no table manners here.
REPRODUCTION AND LIFE SPANS: Passing on that DNA or just making a copy, mind blowing activities and strategies. Life from hours to 100s of years, who was swimming 500 years ago.
HOUSING: One of the biggest shortages to hit the ocean life, real estate. We answer the immortal question- who lives in a house like this.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SPECIES: Who helps who and why, or parasites to suck you dry.
WHATS GOING TO KILL YOU? You don't want to meet these, eating one is deadly too
POLLUTION AND DESTRUCTION: The solution to pollution is dilution, a saying originating from the 1960s. Only now the ocean is full up.
MARINE ECOLOGY FOR THE NON-ECOLOGIST
ECOLOGY - THE BASIC FACTS: The physical and biological environments, food chains, webs and energy flow. Random 1 - The immortal Jellyfish.
THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS THAT SHAPE THE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT: Water movement, waves, tides and currents, temperature, salinity. Random 2 - The Blue Dragon
THE ROCKY SHORE: The physical environment, high and low energy areas, zonation, the algae, the animals, behaviour, mini habitats. Random 3 - Samantha the Serpent Star.
THE MUD AND THE SAND: The shape of the shore, grain size, the sediments, sea grass, the animals. Random 4 - The Empty Sea.
WHERE RIVERS MEET THE SEA: Types of estuary, the saltwater - freshwater mix, shapes of estuaries, the animals, algae and plants. Random 5 - SAR 11, the most abundant life form in the sea.
THE SALTMARSH AND MANGROVES: Establishment, zonation, productivity, the animals' algae and plants. Random 6 - Bernadette the Deadly Yellow Boxfish.
CORAL REEFS: Distribution and limiting factors, the three reefs, formation of a coral reef, zonation, animals, algae. Random 7 - Sid the Sponge
Synopsis
Please note you are viewing the 1st edition of this very popular book. A second edition is now in print which has illustrations added to aid understanding. Please copy and paste marine biology for the non biologist 2nd edition in your amazon search bar. Thank you.
Anyone from the age of 12 upwards will gain an understanding of the amazing life that exists beneath the oceanic waves. Taking away the often hard to understand scientific terminology, this book was the first to be written in a straightforward way making it easy for anyone to read, understand and enjoy.
The book describes the major groups of animals present in the sea, the soft-bodied animals; the cnidarians (jellyfish anemones, corals etc.), the crustaceans, (shrimps, crabs, lobsters, etc.) the molluscs, (the shellfish and squid etc.), the echinoderms (starfish, urchin etc).
Detailing their life histories, reproductive strategies, adaptations, predator avoidance and how they grab a meal, plus much more. which collectively makes them successful as a species today.
Then we examine coral reef architecture, hydrothermal vent biology, life in the polar sea and marine invertebrate toxins (what's going to kill you in the sea). The book is crammed with amazing facts that make this subject such a wonderful topic to understand.
This book is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about the life under the waves, amateur naturalists, conservationists, divers and snorkelers, and is often used as a steppingstone for those about embark in the next chapter of their life, as a student of marine biology.
THE MARINE LIFE SERIES 2 MORE BOOKS FROM ANDREW CAINE
INCREDIBLE OCEANS
Amazing facts and explanations from the wonderful worlds of:
Marine Biology, Marine Ecology and Oceanography
THE OCEAN: Its one body of water and its amazing.
THE PLANKTON: You can't see most of them, just wait till you hear about them, life giving yet deadly and silent.
LOCOMOTION AND MIGRATIONS: From the slow to the super speed,
FEEDING: Fine dining to fluid only, no table manners here.
REPRODUCTION AND LIFE SPANS: Passing on that DNA or just making a copy, mind blowing activities and strategies.
HOUSING: One of the biggest shortages to hit the ocean life, real estate.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SPECIES: Who helps who and why, or parasites to suck you dry.
WHATS GOING TO KILL YOU? You don't want to meet these, eating one is deadly too
POLLUTION AND DESTRUCTION: The solution to pollution is dilution, a saying originating from the 1960s. Only now the ocean is full up.
MARINE ECOLOGY FOR THE NON-ECOLOGIST
ECOLOGY - THE BASIC FACTS: The physical and biological environments, food chains, webs and energy flow. Random 1 - The immortal Jellyfish.
THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS THAT SHAPE THE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT: Water movement, waves, tides and currents, temperature, salinity. Random 2 - The Blue Dragon
THE ROCKY SHORE: The physical environment, high and low energy areas, zonation, the algae, the animals, behaviour, mini habitats. Random 3 - Samantha the Serpent Star.
THE MUD AND THE SAND: The shape of the shore, grain size, the sediments, sea grass, the animals. Random 4 - The Empty Sea.
WHERE RIVERS MEET THE SEA: Types of estuary, the saltwater - freshwater mix, shapes of estuaries, the animals, algae and plants. Random 5 - SAR 11, the most abundant life form in the sea.
THE SALTMARSH AND MANGROVES: Establishment, zonation, productivity, the animals' algae and plants. Random 6 - Bernadette the Deadly Yellow Boxfish.
CORAL REEFS: Distribution and limiting factors, the three reefs, formation of a coral reef, zonation, animals, algae. Random 7 - Sid the Sponge