deep-sea biology

An exploration of the marine world, discussing deep-sea animals, bioluminescence, Radiolaria, coral reefs, and more.

Describes the different species that can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean and explains how they were first discovered and what scientists have learned by studying them.

Presents a short study of the ocean floor for early readers, and describes many of the creatures that inhabit that region.

Presents a history of deep sea exploration as well as a description of the landscape and life found there.

Contents: Introduction: Why not Planet Ocean?--Cold, dark, and heavy--If we only had gills--Microbes to monsters--Impossible life--Why is up better than down?.

Describes the different species that can be found in the deepest parts of the ocean and explains how they were first discovered and what scientists have learned by studying them.

In text and photographs, presents what is known about the deep ocean and the exotic creatures that live there.