marine resources

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

Beautiful coral reefs are teeming with life that’s not found anywhere else on the planet. This diverse and fascinating biome is home to thousands of fish, octopi, sea slugs, and sharks. Readers learn about these creatures and many more in this science-rich title that uses age-appropriate language and fun fact boxes to discuss adaptation and survival, ecosystem balance, interdependency, and other important life science concepts. Readers will understand the role this biome plays in ocean creatures’ survival, including what happens when coral reefs come under threat from human intervention. A simple map and colorful photographs transport readers to the gorgeous world of coral reefs, where there’s always something new to learn!.

Explores all facets of marine natural resources in North America, investigating natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance.

Designed in consultation with NASA and the NOAA, a detailed exploration of the Earth's oceans provides more than 150 maps, photos, and satellite images combined with information on its diverse life and phenomena, as well as related technological developments.

Photographic exploration of Earth's four ocean zones, discussing why oceans are necessary to life on the planet, looking at the steps scientists and environmentalists are taking to save oceans from the damaging effects of pollution, over-fishing, and increased population, and outlining what individuals can do to conserve ocean environments.

Sounds a warning about the decline of the world's marine resources due to commercial fishing and other causes and the imminent extinction of some species.

The Indian Ocean is home to many different plants and animals. It also has many resources that make many of the things we use every day. Discover the plants and animals that live in, on, and near this special place, the scientists who explore its mysteries, and the reasons we need to protect this tropical resource.

Discusses pollution of the ocean and depletion of the ocean by overharvesting of various species, including krill.

Examines the ocean's natural resources and their usefulness to man.