"Takes readers into the lives of . . . glowing organisms --animal and otherwise--and shines a new light on the . . . natural phenomena of bioluminescence, biofluorescence and ultraviolet light"--Provided by publisher.
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the different layers of the ocean, the plants and animals that live there, and how pollution is affecting the world's oceans.
Contains a comprehensive index and reference resources for "Exploring the Ocean," including maps, datafiles, descriptions of each of the five oceans, biographies, time lines, and a glossary.
Traces the history of marine biology discovery, exploring how scientists have learned about creatures living in the world's oceans from ancient times to the present.
A photographic exploration of the world's oceans, discussing the physical properties of the ocean realm and the adaptations necessary for life in the salty waters; and featuring individual examinations of the shoreline, the shallow inshore waters, coral reefs, and the open sea.
