From rarely seen creatures of the deep to the birds and fish seen in coastal regions, this book reveals the diverse wildlife found in six distinct habitats that make up the ...

80 illustrations. Known as monsters of the deep, the large creatures of the ocean depths have fascinated and terrified humans for thousands of years. The breaching humpback ...

Reveals some of the characteristics of the ocean and its inhabitants through answers to frequently asked questions including "What is an iceberg?" "What are the largest fish ...

An introduction to the many living things, from microscopic plants to huge sharks, that live in the ocean. The book also discusses the importance of oceans to life on earth.

Examines every major aquatic organism as well as lesser-known and rare life-forms including water-dwelling plants and animals and the algae and bacteria that constitute the ...

Examines a variety of ocean life, including marine plants, fish, reptiles, and mammals, and discusses their habitats, reproduction, and defenses.

Written by an expert in marine biology, this book is a voyage across-and beneath-the vast seas that have fascinated us since history's beginnings, with information on such ...

It is only natural for people to be fascinated by the sea. Life originated in the oceans, and more than one-half of the people on Earth reside within 50 miles of the sea ...