Exploring the oceans

Takes readers on a color-illustrated journey into the world's oceans, describing such fish and animals as vampire squid, hatchet fish, and elephant seals as well as deep-sea exploration equipment and the effects of water pressure.

Presents an introduction to the Tidal Zone, areas that lie between the highest point on the shore that is covered at high tide and the lowest point that is uncovered at low tide, looking at some of the natural features of tide pools, discussing the plants and animals that live there, and including information about tides.

Presents an introduction to the Sunlit Zone, ocean areas that are above six hundred feet, looking at some of the natural features of the top layers of the world's oceans, discussing the plants and animals that live there, and including information about coral reefs.

A color-illustrated look at the geology, physical geography, and animal life of the seafloor that covers such topics as volcanic ridges, life in a kelp forest, and sea lions, whales, and sponges.

Presents an introduction to the Midnight Zone, deep ocean areas that are below 3,300 feet, discussing the types of vehicles that allow for deep water exploration, looking at some of the natural features of the deep ocean and the unusual animals that live there, and including a visit to the wreck of the "Titanic.".