Marine Life

Marine pollution occurs today in varied forms--chemical, industrial, and agricultural-and the sources of pollution are endless. In recent history, we've seen oil spills, untreated sewage, eutrophication, invasive species, heavy metals, acidification,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence (Nonfiction) 2021. Commended for Kirkus Prize (Nonfiction) 2020.Book InformationISBN 9781982120702Author Rebecca GiggsFormat...

A riveting journey into the bizarre world of the Asian arowana or "dragon fish" the world's most expensive aquarium fish-reveals a surprising history with profound implications for the future of wild animals and human beings alike. The Dragon Behind...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922634627Author Thornton S BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Living Book PressPublisher Living Book PressWeight(grams) 308g

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... When you dive into the sea, do you ever wonder what's down there, beneath you, poised to take an inquisitive bite? Author of Jaws Peter Benchley and film director Steven Spielberg certainly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780973059830Author Cathy SalisburyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Love of the Sea PublishingPublisher Love of the Sea PublishingWeight(grams)...

The world's nearly 7,000 species of crabs are immediately recognizable by their claws, sideways movement, stalked eyes, and thick outer shells. These common crustaceans are found internationally, thriving in various habitats from the edge of the sea to...

The story of the USS Indianapolis is well-known. After delivering crucial components of the atomic bomb that would level Hiroshima in 1945, the Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the South China Sea. Of the nearly 1,200 men aboard, 900...

A delightful A-to-Z menagerie of the sea-whimsically illustrated, authoritative, and thought-provoking. For millennia, we have taken to the waves. And yet, for humans, the ocean remains our planet's most inaccessible region, the place about which we...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612436845Author Karen ChuFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 270g

With fossil records dating back 400 million years, sharks have outlived the dinosaurs and many other forms of life currently on earth - they are even older than trees. There are more than 1,000 species of sharks and rays, with new species discovered...

Inspired by a life-changing childhood experience, Gaelin Rosenwaks set off on a journey to tell the story of sperm whale families through photography and film. In the waters off Dominica, she observed eye to eye the close bond between mother and child...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878348333Author Paul HumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 1250Imprint New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Shallow Seas are the most biologically rich and productive areas of the world ocean. This latest New Naturalist volume provides a natural history of this environment and its biological communities. The margins of the continents, especially...

In 1980 a group of scientists censusing marine mammals in the Bay of Fundy was astonished at the sight of 25 right whales. It was, one scientist later recalled, "like finding a brontosaurus in the backyard." Until that time, scientists believed the North...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for IndieFab awards (Nature) 2005.Book InformationISBN 9781550173611Author Andy LambFormat HardbackPage Count 398Imprint Harbour PublishingPublisher Harbour...

"A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life." -Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki FoundationSpirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955869426Author Richard PeirceFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Shark CornwallPublisher Shark Cornwall Publishing

This popular and authoritative guide has been fully revised, updated and expanded to encompass more than 2,200 species found in and around southern Africa's oceans. It includes an additional 125 species, 190 new photographs, revised distribution maps,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949597257Author David RothenbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Terra Nova PressPublisher Terra Nova Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780990716204Author Adam WhittierFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint New England Coastal Wildlife AlliancePublisher New England Coastal Wildlife...

A spectacular collectible volume, with masterful photographs and expert commentary on some of the world's most striking fossils About four hundred million years ago earthquake activity and possibly major storms caused sudden movements of large quantities...

The most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the worldHandbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color...

In this Consciousness Classic dating from 1967, Dr. John C. Lilly details the discoveries of his research regarding the abilities of dolphins, current ideas (at that time) about their intellect, and the paradoxes of interspecies communication. The book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of ALA Notable Books (Nonfiction) 2016. Commended for National Book Awards (Nonfiction) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781451697711Author Sy MontgomeryFormat...

The waters around Australia, the world's smallest continent, are home to the greatest diversity of sharks and rays on Earth. Fully 100 of these sea creatures (along with their little-known relatives, the chimaerids) have been named or described since the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143127437Author Paul GreenbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 239gDimensions(mm) 197mm * 128mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061976209Author Philip HoareFormat PaperbackPage Count 453Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 345g

A welcome dive into the world of aquarium craft that offers much-needed knowledge about undersea environments. Atlantic coral is rapidly disappearing in the wild. To save the species, they will have to be reproduced quickly in captivity, and so for the...

What would you do if faced with a school of sharks in a feeding frenzy? Find out in this book, unquestionably the most authoritative compact guide to the world of underwater animals that are poisonous, venomous, and electric. It is an excellent practical...

* Fully illustrated guide to identifying water-dwelling macroinvertebrates* A handy resource for anglers, students, biologists, or anyone else spending time near rivers and streams * Gives tips for distinguishing similar species and includes information...

Like many coral specialists fifteen years ago, J. E. N. Veron thought Australia's Great Barrier Reef was impervious to climate change. "Owned by a prosperous country and accorded the protection it deserves, it would surely not go the way of the Amazon...

The popular pocket Photographic Guide covers nearly 20 books. From Alpine Plants to Insects, Freshwater Fish to Rocks and Minerals. Each book has been written by renowned experts in their field with photographs throughout the series. They are compact,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484607619Author Angela RoystonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922634634Author Thornton S BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Living Book PressPublisher Living Book PressWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm)...

Over the past several decades, Richard Ellis has produced a remarkable body of work that has been called ""magnificent"" (Washington Post Book World), ""masterful"" (Scientific American), ""magical"" (Men's Journal), and a ""dazzling tour de force""...

The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North AmericaThe waters off the East Coast of North America are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This groundbreaking, comprehensive and easy-to-use field...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250006912Author Dr Denise L HerzingFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm)...

Effective marine biodiversity conservation is dependent upon a clear scientific rationale for practical interventions. This book is intended to provide knowledge and tools for marine conservation practitioners and to identify issues and mechanisms for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561649822Author Blair WitheringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Pineapple Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams)...