"A marine biologist takes young readers under the sea for an engaging look at its warmblooded inhabitants - from sea otters to blue whales. Black and white illustrations ...

Takes a look at the rich variety of ocean life, from the tiniest plankton to the largest animal ever-the blue whale.

Describes and presents 154 full-color photos of the world's large sea creatures, covering whales, dolphins, sea mammals, sharks, skates, rays, giant fish, and marine turtles.

Explains the life and habits of marine invertebrates, vertebrates, sharks, and mammals, in such habitats as the coral reef, temperate seas, the poles, and the open ocean

Text and color photographs explain the natural history of the ocean, divided into five habitats by light and temperature.

Take a deep breath and dive into the mysteries of the ocean. Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species, new behaviours, and ...