Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas
- ISBN-10
- 1426203195
- ISBN-13
- 9781426203190
- Series
- Ocean
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 351
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Authors
- Sylvia A. Earle, Linda K. Glover
Description
A comprehensive survey of the oceans of the world reveals the diverse geology of the ocean floor as well as the vast complexity of oceanic life, in a visual resource that includes two hundred full-color photographs, satellite images, diagrams, and cutting-edge maps, along with timely commentary on new exploration technologies, global warming, and more. 15,000 first printing.
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