How Do We Know the Nature of the Ocean
Great Scientific Questions and the Scientists Who Answered Them
This is a fascinating history of the exploration into what was once considered "a vast expanse of nothingness that lies between the continents." By the efforts of oceanographers throughout history, we now know much more about the world below the surface. This lavishly illustrated book explores the efforts that go into this amazing science and looks into the dangers of overfishing, global warming, and pollution.
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Series Review--"The books in this series are well-organized volumes of information. The visuals, as well as the captions that accompany them are sources of extremely valuable information."
--The Book Report