The Ocean Book - The Stories, Science, and History of Oceans

Immerse yourself in this beautiful, absorbing guide to the marine world. Earth owes its identity as the blue planet to the vast oceans of water that cover almost 70 percent of its surface. Home to an abundance of marine life and vital in regulating Earth''s climate, the oceans are also the scene of daring exploits of exploration, intense rivalries between trading empires, and global warfare. Combining arresting photography; rich illustrations; and engaging, expertly written text, Whether you''re interested in blue whales, the El Nino climate oscillation, the search for the Northwest Passage, the sinking of

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Product details

• Authors: DK
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.05.2025
• EAN: 9780593963623
• ISBN: 978-0-593-96362-3
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 287 mm x 25 mm
• Series: DK Nature Books
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, NATURE / Animals / Marine Life, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Oceanography, The Earth: Natural History General, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Wildlife: aquatic creatures: general interest, Oceanography (seas and oceans), Wildlife: Aquatic Creatures, Oceanography (seas)