Explores the unique species, natural forces, plants, and global impact of the ocean environment, describing how it has been studied throughout history and what the most significant discoveries have been.
Describes the oceans and beaches of the Earth, introduces some of the plants and animals that live in them, and discusses their effect on world climate.
Discusses the variety of living things in the ecosystem of the oceans and seas and explores the threat human activities pose to the species that live there.
Describes the geography, geology, chemistry and physics, atmosphere, biology, ecology, history and exploration, uses, health, and management of ocean biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.