marine animals

Describes programs being carried out in New Zealand to protect coastal animals such as dolphins and penguins which are being threatened by development.

An introduction to the habits and characteristics of animals that live in or near salt water, including fish, sharks, rays, and seabirds.

Brief text and illustrations introduce twelve aquatic creatures including the sea horse, octopus, and penguin.

Describes many of the animals that can be found at the edge of the sea or in the sea itself.

Describes the tentacles, teeth, claws, and other parts of their bodies that undersea creatures use to hunt and to protect themselves.

An illustrated guide to sea life, particularly those organisms of the deep sea, including the carnivorous comb jelly, lantern-carrying deep-sea dragonfish, jewel squid, and dancing jellyfish.

"Oceans cover just over 70% of the Earth's surface, and are home to hundreds of thousands of animals. This illustrated nonfiction volume introduces several ocean animals. Detailed captions describe each animal, while inset maps show where the animals can be found around the world. Features include a glossary, maps, photographs, and an index"--.

This informative volume describes the features and properties of the bodies of water that make up 70 percent of the worlds surface as well as the various branches of oceanography dedicated to studying all aspects of the ocean and its life forms.

"Explains why the ocean depths are extreme environments and examines how leatherback turtles, giant squids, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.

Provides illustrations and information about the many different types of creatures that live in Earth's oceans.