marine ecology

"This . . . volume digs into the many ways that life depends on our oceans to survive. Photographs and . . . case studies engage the reader in learning the science behind our ocean's health and how it is being compromised"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the geography and resources of the marine biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted marine environments.

The oceans cover 71 percent of the earth and are essential for plant and animal life to survive. More than 3 billion people around the world make their living from the oceans. But pollution from plastic, oil, and sewage is threatening to destroy the marine biosphere. Ocean pollution is widespread and difficult to clean, but new technologies and dedicated people are giving the oceans new life.

"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.

Learn about the vast wonders of coral reefs in this new title from the exciting In Focus: Oceans series.

"Kids will discover how sea stars influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where sea stars live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face"--Provided by publisher.

"Little Turtle loves the ocean with her whole heart. As the years pass, she repeats an incredible journey across the world to the beautiful coral reefs. But one day she finds that plastic has invaded her beloved ocean. Could Turtle's journey be over forever?"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the readers to oceans and their ecology.

"Starting with the Sun, this book looks at an ocean food chain in Antarctica, from tiny plants called plankton to a large whale called an orca"--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.