marine biology

"Explore the sunny seaside and meet the creatures that live there, from busy crabs to colorful anemones"--Amazon.com.

Describes the ocean ecosystem covering more than half of Earth's surface and home to the blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.

"Marine biology is the study of the plant and animal life in salt water environments, from microscopic plankton to thelargest animal on earth, the blue whale. In 'Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive' readers ages 9 to 12 explore the careers of three women who work within the science of marine biology-Natalie Arnoldi, Ashanti Johnson, and Lauren Mullineaux"--Amazon.com.

"Follow . . . along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves to explore the hows and whys of the watery universe, from how the world's oceans formed to why the sea is salty"--Provided by publisher.

"A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge"--Amazon.com.

"An exploration of the world's oceans and seas, discover the geography, geology, and ecology that lies beneath the waves--from the deepest trench to the longest mountain range on Earth, and from the world's largest animal (the blue whale) to some of the smallest plankton"--Amazon.

"The world's shark population is in trouble for a sad, simple reason: shark fin soup. And although it's illegal, poachers have been targeting Florida's biannual migration of blacktip sharks. Marine biologist Doc Ford needs some assistance protecting the sharks and enlists the help of three kids, Luke, Marta, and Sabina. Together they form Sharks, Inc. and are given an important assignment: to set out each day on their small fishing boat in hopes of tagging sharks for Doc's research. The trio certainly isn't looking for trouble, but when they come face to face with danger, survival requires them to rely on each of their own unique gifts, and especially on one another"--Provided by publisher.

Sheds light on issues facing oceanographers, including dead zones, coral bleaching, and climate change, and offers solutions to these challenges.

Brief text and pictures introduce some animals and plants that live in the ocean.

Explores the vastly unexplored world beneath the ocean's surface.