marine ecology

Learn about the vast wonders of coral reefs in this new title from the exciting In Focus: Oceans series.

Introduces the readers to oceans and their ecology.

"Starting with the Sun, this book looks at an ocean food chain in Antarctica, from tiny plants called plankton to a large whale called an orca"--Provided by publisher.

"A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge"--Amazon.com.

"An exploration of the world's oceans and seas, discover the geography, geology, and ecology that lies beneath the waves--from the deepest trench to the longest mountain range on Earth, and from the world's largest animal (the blue whale) to some of the smallest plankton"--Amazon.

Gives readers core information about marine biomes on coasts, in coral reefs, frozen oceans, and in the deepest depths of the ocean.

In prose, examines the food chain on the Pacific coast of North America and what happened when sea otters were hunted to near extinction.

Intrepid infants explore the depths of the seas to check out animals, plants, and fish that live in the ocean.

Sheds light on issues facing oceanographers, including dead zones, coral bleaching, and climate change, and offers solutions to these challenges.

Text and illustrations of a deepwater exploration look at the bottom of the ocean.