Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas

Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas

Detailing a mysterious realm that€s as vital to our existence as the air we breathe, this new atlas immerses readers in the wonders of the deep through more than 250 up-to-the-minute maps, photographs, and satellite images. Deep-sea pioneer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia A. Earle (known as "Her Deepness") and marine scientist Linda K. Glover guide the adventure, in consultation with experts from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-who welcome the publication of a comprehensive ocean atlas geared to popular readers.<br><br>The accessible text lays out key concepts, points of interest, and little known facts, opening our eyes to living phenomena from giant squid to tiny microbial bodies. Astonishing full-color photographs and diagrams reveal the beauty and complexity of ocean life. Unprecedented new full spread maps of the ocean floor-hand-drawn by expert cartographers-reveal the five major oceans in astonishing details. An unequaled resource for both education and entertainment, <i>Ocean</i> also explores the progress of fascinating technologies that will help scientists discover uncharted regions and life-forms. In light of recent events-the tsunami of 2004, Katrina and Rita of 2005, the growth of the ozone hole-humankind€s link to the ocean is front and center in our lives today. This rich informative, and timely atlas, encourages understanding of how the ocean correlates with these happenings-and how human maintenance of its waters and creatures will keep the planet going.