ocean and civilization

Examines the potential fate of six ocean creatures--jellyfish, orcas, sea turtles, tuna, corals, and blue-green algae. Explains how their fate could ultimately affect mankind. Includes maps and a glossary.

"A ... look at the future of our oceans--and how human actions may change them."--Publisher.

Simon Winchester draws upon his travels throughout the Pacific and its surrounding areas, as well as research, to examine the modern geopolitical history of the Pacific Ocean.

Putting our exploitation of the seas into historical context, Roberts offers a devastating account of the impact of modern fishing techniques, pollution, and climate change, and reveals what it would take to steer the right course while there is still time.

Traces the history of the sea, describing the wide range of creatures that used to be found in the world's seas and explaining why so many have disappeared over the past few centuries.

Examines the changes happening in the oceans, including the effects of pollution, noise pollution, rising tides and temperatures, industrial fishing, aquaculture and more, explaining that we are the cause of the change and still increasing the rate of change and how we must change this course.

Traces the history of the Atlantic Ocean, discussing both its natural history and its role in world history, covering naval battles, shipwrecks, trading routes, storms, resources, and other events and factors that have shaped the ocean and its role in the development of nations.