marine scientists

Presents biographical profiles of ten individuals who contributed to the development of marine science including William Beebe, Henry Bigelow, Eugenie Clark, Sylvia Earle, and others; and discusses their research and discoveries.

"An in-depth examination of oceanic bioluminescence, a little-explored scientific field that focuses on how marine life uses light to communicate in the darkness of the deep oceans, including a look at the . . . giant squid"--Provided by publisher.

Junior explorers Rocco and Olivia join Fabien Cousteau and his research team on an icebreaker in the Arctic Circle, seeking the rare dumbo octopus. Inserts include facts about the effects of climate change, people and animals of the Arctic, and ships that have explored the area.

"A shark tells a tale about a strange encounter"--OCLC.

"The curiosity, drive, and perseverance of the nineteenth-century woman scientist who pioneered the use of aquariums to study ocean life are celebrated in this gorgeous, empowering picture book"--From the publisher's web site.

"After an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico destroys three oil rigs trying to revive a dying field, Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Projects Team are tapped by the President of the United States to find out what's gone wrong. The trail leads them to a brilliant billionaire in the alternative energy field. Her goal is the end of the oil age; her company has spent billions developing the worlds' most advanced fuel-cell systems. But is she an environmental hero...or a rogue genetic engineer?"--.

"A crew of scientists at sea use a camera-equipped robotic device to track a shark's movements through the water."--Provided by publisher.

"The tenth entry in the NUMA Files series, by the author of ZERO HOUR and THE STORM"--.

Chaz Perrone throws his wife overboard one night when she discovers he is helping in the illegal dumping of fertilizer into the endangered Everglades, but she survives to team up with former cop, Mick Stranahan to secretly turn the tables on him.