Ask An Ocean Explorer

'Like Sir David Attenborough, he has the rare ability to be an excellent communicator and has written an engaging book sprinkled with mind-blowing facts about the deep oceans' - Daily Express 'A new informed perspective on the wide, watery world we inhabit' - Coast magazine 'Book of the month' 'The gripping story of how ocean science has advanced in recent years is captivatingly told by Jon Copley in this introduction to the deep ocean' - China Dialogue 'Deftly conjures the wonders of a bathynaut's world' - Nature It is often said that we know more about space than we do our own oceans, but is that really the case? Or do we in fact know a great deal more about the oceans than many people realise. The wellbeing of our oceans and the life contained within and around them has never been more important. But to truly understand the vital role they play, we need to first understand how the oceans work, how we explore them and learn about the mysteries they hold, and what our effect is on them. Between these pages is everything you need to know about our oceans, explained in 25 questions. Combining untold history of ocean exploration and personal account of what it's like to be a 'bathynaut' diving in a mini-submarine, Ask an Ocean Explorer brings to light weird and wonderful deep-sea creatures and how the oceans and their future is connected to our everyday lives.

Between these pages is everything you need to know about our oceans, explained in 25 questions. In 'Ask An Ocean Explorer' marine biologist of over 20 years and advisor for the BBC's 'Blue Planet II', Dr Jon Copley, explains the science and wonder of the deep ocean. Combining untold history of ocean exploration and personal account of what it's like to be a 'bathynaut' diving in a mini-submarine, it will bring to light weird and wonderful deep-sea creatures that we find down there and how the oceans and their health is connected to our everyday lives.

A book about the ocean.

Become an ocean explorer with this interactive guidebook with step-by-step drawing lessons and fascinating facts about amazing sea creatures! Perfect for aspiring ocean explorers and budding artists, this beginning drawing book will show kids how to observe and draw their favorite ocean animals and beach discoveries in a fun, interactive style! Popular YouTube drawing instructor Brad Woodard, founder of the Brave Kids Art Club show, shares his easy-to-follow lessons and tips and tricks for getting outside and drawing cool stuff. Featuring: Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps-by-step illustrations show to to create fun drawings with no experience necessary Intro to Exploring: Encourages kids to get outside and make their own discoveries, including facts about the beach and ocean, things to observe about them, what to look for, and where to find them. 30+ Awesome Ocean Animals: All your favorite creatures are included, such as sharks, whales, fish, crabs, birds, plants, and more. Interactive journal pages: Includes fill-in-the-blank pages of prompts for kids to record their observations and drawings. This is the ultimate guide for any kid who wants to explore the ocean and learn to draw!

Presents information on the ocean and the sea-life that lives there, as if the reader is embarking on an ocean expedition.

An epic excursion into one of the last great frontiers on Earth The deep ocean comprises more than 90 percent of our planet’s biosphere and is home to some of the world’s most dazzling creatures, which thrive amid extreme pressures, scarce food supplies, and frigid temperatures. Living things down here behave in remarkable and surprising ways, and cutting-edge technologies are shedding new light on these critically important ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book leads you down into the canyons, trenches, and cold seeps of the watery abyss, presenting the deep ocean and its inhabitants as you have never seen them before. Features a wealth of breathtaking photos, illustrations, and graphics Gives a brief and accessible history of deep-sea exploration Explains the basics of oceanography Covers a marvelous diversity of undersea organisms Describes habitats ranging from continental slopes to hydrothermal vents and abyssal plains Discusses humanity’s impacts on the deep ocean, from fisheries and whaling to global climate change and acidification Written by a team of world-class scientists

"Explore the oceans with your little dreamer, meet under sea creatures and share your passion for our amazing planet"--Provided by publisher.