mediterranean sea

Explorer Jacques Cousteau investigates the sunken ship Britannic, a British hospital ship that sank in 1916 during its sixth journey.

Introduces the history, land, people, customs, and economy of the two independent island countries, Cyprus and Malta, and other Mediterranean islands belonging to Greece, France, Spain, and Italy.

Describes the events surrounding Operation Pedestal, the attempt to resupply the island of Malta, the enemy attack on British and U.S. ships that threatened the Allied position, and the determination of two injured American merchant mariners to defend their cargo of fuel oil.

Recounts the events surrounding the August, 1942 Operation Pedestal, a crucial attempt to resupply the island of Malta in which fourteen merchant ships escorted by thirty-three destroyers, seven cruisers, four aircraft carriers, and two battleships were attacked by dive-bombers and crippled, threatening the Allied position in the war.

Profusely illustrated text describes the battles for the Mediterranean between the Axis and Allied powers during World War II.

Discusses the rapid spread of the Caulerpa taxifolia algae in the Mediterranean and its devastating impact on the ecosystems of the region; and tells the author's personal story of his futile attempts to alert authorities to the threat.