DK Ocean - The Definitive Visual Guide

Introducing the most comprehensive, visual, and accessible ocean encyclopedia available on the market! Ocean is illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative artworks, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world. Dive deep into the depths of these pages as you explore: -Unique illustrated directory sections spotlight important sites and species -Double-page feature spreads explore interaction between people and the environment -16-page picture essay and 13 double-page images showcase the best in ocean photography -Covers physical oceanography, marine biology, and the impact humans are having on the oceans -Reliable reference thoroughly authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments - from the seashore out to the open ocean - and the main groups of ocean life. The final chapter is a detailed, 60-page atlas of the world's oceans and seas, illustrated with maps compiled from satellite measurements of the ocean floor!