Explores the ways several kinds of fish and other life-forms have adapted to the deep sea, covering such topics as bioluminescence and hydrothermal vents, and describes how they hunt and what they eat.
Presents an overview of deep-water ocean habitats and the animals that live there, including sperm whales, Giant squid, gulper eels, giant tube worms, and more.
Answers questions about the behavior, physical characteristics, and habitats of various ocean animals. Includes dozens of scientific facts and colorful illustrations.
An examination of the deep-sea that provides over two hundred, full-color photographs; describes the biology of marine wildlife; explores different habitats; and discusses exploration.
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.
Examines the harsh living conditions that exist deep below the surface of the ocean and describes the animals, including the squid, hatchet fish, and tubeworm, that have adapted to those conditions and have made the deep parts of the ocean their home.
Examines some of the unique life-forms that have been found by scientists exploring the deep oceans, and looks at the innovative technologies used to make the discoveries.
"Explains why the ocean depths are extreme environments and examines how leatherback turtles, giant squids, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.
