marine biology

"Examine the purpose, function, history, and people of special government agencies with this exciting and informative new series. Young readers will learn about the important missions undertaken, tools and technology used, and career options available for each agency. Each book in the Power, Authority, and Governance series includes timelines, charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, and vibrant photos sure to engage young readers and inspire a love of reading and learning"--.

Dive deep into the depths of the ocean with Meso, an underwater explorer robot, as it's launched into the mysterious ocean twilight zone, discovering all sorts of unusual and wonderful creatures, and learning that we're all weird in our own ways!.

"Our oceans are home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth and cover 71 percent of the planet. With so much to discover, this book introduces [ocean] creatures [and habitats]"--Provided by publisher.

Discover the fascinating story of the Earth's open oceans with telling insights from the bold adventurers who love it most. The Ocean Speaks brings together more than 45 ocean enthusiasts who have taken ocean protection into their own hands, documenting the unknown and telling stories that aim to connect humans with water. Whether they are divers, marine biologists, surfers, influencers, conservationists, photojournalists or filmmakers, each of these ocean lovers is playing a part in deepening our understanding of our planet's largest life support system, 80% of which remains unmapped, unobserved and unexplored. Split geographically by oceans and continents, the stories include a project that documents the world's largest population of tiger sharks in the Maldives, divers who unofficially patrol a UNESCO world heritage site near the volcanic 'Ring of Fire' in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, a visit to the touching but ghostly turtle graveyard in Malaysia, and incredible natural spectacles like the mass spawning of grouper in French Polynesia or the humpback whales who flock to the remote Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic to birth and mate.

Maggie and her team of marine biologists dive into the ocean with a pod of humpback whales to record their songs and learn about how whales communicate. Includes information on marine biology and the scientific method.

All Earth's creatures are unique, but some...well, they're just plain weird! In this entertaining volume, readers will learn more about some of the planet's weirdest sharks and sharklike creatures, including the bizarre-looking goblin shark, the giant guitarfish, and the oddly flat Pacific angel shark. Full-color photos highlight these creatures' strange shapes, while fact boxes and statistics tell more about their habits, habitats, and diets.

The sharks featured in this book are built for speed! Did you know that speedy shortfin mako sharks might play "chicken" by swimming full speed at divers? That salmon sharks are uniquely warm blooded to give them more speed for hunting? Or that blacktip sharks can jump completely out of the water? These and other intriguing details will pull readers in, while color photos and fact boxes will give them even more information about these swift aquatic predators.

Sharp teeth. Strong jaws. Quick reflexes. Sharks aren't always a danger to people--but when they are, they can be very dangerous! This fascinating volume provides facts and photos about some of the world's most dangerous sharks, including the threatening tiger shark, the ravenous bull shark, and the fierce oceanic whitetip shark. Color photographs give readers an up-close look at these terrors of the deep, while maps and fact boxes show their hunting grounds, size, and other important information.

"Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the very first steps below the surface"--.

"Through stories of history, culture, and animals, the author explains how water temperature, salinity, gravity, and the movement of Earth's tectonic plates all interact in a complex dance, supporting life at the smallest scale-plankton-and the largest-giant sea turtles, whales, humankind. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves, to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she introduces the messengers, passengers, and voyagers that rely on interlinked systems of vast currents, invisible ocean walls, and underwater waterfalls"--Provided by publisher.