Outlines a variety of job opportunities in the field of oceanography and marine sciences, including oceanographers, divers, and aquarium curators, and offers information on training, salary ranges, work environment, and job outlook.
Provides photographs and information about the Atlantic Ocean, discussing its location and size, its geographical features, the effects of its waves and tides, some of the plants and animals that live in and around its waters, and the dangers of pollution.
Reveals the animal life that lives in the deepest oceans and examines the technology that allows scientists to conduct research in areas characterized by trenches, vents, and seeps.
Describes the processes that shape the world's oceans; the oceans' physical characteristics and life-forms; and their relationships to the moon and to weather.
Explores the wonders of the ocean, its floor, and the plants and animals that dwell in it, teaches how to protect these resources, and provides hands-on activities for further investigation.