Ocean : the definitive visual guide

Bryant, Lili, (editor.). American Museum of Natural History, (issuing body.).

Summary: "Fully revised and updated to include stunning new images and reflect the latest developments in scientific knowledge, this second edition of DK's bestselling encyclopedia is an incredible journey through the world's seas and oceans. Unrivaled in its breadth, it explores every aspect of the marine environment, from hermit crab to humpback whale, from seafloor to tsunami."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781465419682
Physical Description: print
regular print
512 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 31 cm
Edition: Revised edition.
Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2014.
Copyright: ©2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:	At head of title: DK. Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: Ocean water -- Ocean geology -- Circulation and climate -- Waves and tides -- Ocean environments: Coasts and the seashore -- Shallow seas -- The open ocean and ocean floor -- The polar oceans -- Ocean life: Introduction to ocean life -- Kingdoms of ocean life -- Atlas of the oceans.