oceanography

"While on assignment in Greece, journalist James Nestor witnessed something that confounded him: a man diving 300 feet below the ocean's surface on a single breath of air and returning four minutes later, unharmed and smiling. This man was a freediver, and his amphibious abilities inspired Nestor to seek out the secrets of this little-known discipline. In Deep, Nestor embeds with a gang of extreme athletes and renegade researchers who are transforming not only our knowledge of the planet and its creatures, but also our understanding of the human body and mind. Along the way, he takes us from the surface to the Atlantic's greatest depths, some 28,000 feet below sea level. He finds whales that communicate with other whales hundreds of miles away, sharks that swim in unerringly straight lines through pitch-black waters, and seals who dive to depths below 2,400 feet for up to eighty minutes--deeper and longer than scientists ever thought possible. As strange as these phenomena are, they are reflections of our own species' remarkable, and often hidden, potential--including echolocation, directional sense, and the profound physiological changes we undergo when underwater. Most illuminating of all, Nestor unlocks his own freediving skills as he communes with the pioneers who are expanding our definition of what is possible in the natural world, and in ourselves"--.

Explores different ocean ecosystems, discussing how to protect the planet's waters, what animals live in the water and more.

Adrift in heavy seas after a hurricane, Joe finds his boat pulled by strong currents and winds. He follows a flock of birds and discovers other sea creatures moving in the same direction toward some rocks. Can Joe's science skills help him to survive?.

Chronicles the HMS Challenger's 1872 voyage to map and sample the ocean floor, describing the crews' experiences and its successful conclusion.

Simple text and photographs introduce animals found in the ocean including sea horses, turtles, star fish, and sharks.

Examines what oceans are, where they are located, the types of life found in them, and the causes and effects of pollution.

Whether readers love a dip in the ocean or are fascinated by marine life, the information in this book will entertain, inform, and keep them turning pages. They'll learn that leopard seals sing in their sleep and that the Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space. Great action photographs and colorful illustrations make this extraordinary collection of facts come alive. Penguins, dolphins, whales, clams, sharks, and even pirates are some of the high-interest topics in this fact-filled and fun-filled dive into all things ocean.

"Adrift in heavy seas after a hurricane, Joe finds his boat pulled by strong currents and winds. He follows a flock of birds and discovers other sea creatures moving in the same direction toward some rocks. Can Joe's science skills help him to survive?"--Provided by publisher.