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This will appeal to readers attracted to nature photography [and] anyone interested in the ocean, science, or global climate change.--Maggie Roux, Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Library"Library Journal" (11/15/2009)
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This is an insider's description of the comprehensive scientific project Census of Marine Life, and what it is revealing as ocean life is seriously threatened. The Census of Marine Life was launched in the year 2000 with the goal of producing the first-ever ocean census by 2010. Two thousand scientists from 82 nations agreed to the mandate to answer three important questions: what once lived in the global ocean? what is living there now? what will live there in the future? With the census nearing completion, scientists around the world will inherit critical data that will be studied for decades to come. It will be a basis for answering such simple questions as ""what will become of sharks, whales and reefs? World Ocean Census deals with the adventures, experiences and the process of gathering the data, and reveals the stories behind the World Ocean Census. It also details the most fascinating findings and exciting discoveries, the thrills encountered and the difficulties overcome, all illustrated with fabulous images captured during the project's explorations.
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Science as adventure
27 Oct 2009
Format:Hardcover
I first heard about the Census on Marine Life in the news this past summer. So I was interested to come across this book. Apparently this is the "official" book (at least for non-scientists) about the census. It's quite something, when you think about it, the idea of counting every species in the ocean.
This is a gorgeous book. What I like is that not only is it packed with beautiful pictures of the fish and marine creatures they found it's also full of pictures and stories of the expeditions. It describes the difficulties of this kind of research and the scrapes the scientists got into, almost drowning, broken equipment, Kodiaks filled with equipment floating in Antarctic waters, deep sea dives into places with absolutely no light, tagging seals that don't want to be tagged.
There's no question the ocean is Earth's unexplored frontier. It's obvious that we know very little about what is down there. There's probably a cure for cancer but we've just not found it yet.
This is part adventure, part science and you don't have to be a scientist to enjoy it. There's virtually no intimidating terminology. I definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in the oceans, the environment, or marine life.
This is a gorgeous book. What I like is that not only is it packed with beautiful pictures of the fish and marine creatures they found it's also full of pictures and stories of the expeditions. It describes the difficulties of this kind of research and the scrapes the scientists got into, almost drowning, broken equipment, Kodiaks filled with equipment floating in Antarctic waters, deep sea dives into places with absolutely no light, tagging seals that don't want to be tagged.
There's no question the ocean is Earth's unexplored frontier. It's obvious that we know very little about what is down there. There's probably a cure for cancer but we've just not found it yet.
This is part adventure, part science and you don't have to be a scientist to enjoy it. There's virtually no intimidating terminology. I definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in the oceans, the environment, or marine life.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Superb introduction to the ocean realm
18 Jun 2010
Format:Hardcover
World Ocean Census may be sort of a clumsy title for a book, but this volume on the findings of the ongoing Census of Marine Life is just wonderful. Clearly and skillfully written, the text conveys both the science and the wonder of undersea exploration. Sections on everything from ancient fisheries to how new species are named flesh out the basic narrative. The authors are well-chosen experts.
Then we get to the photos. I simply run out of superlatives in trying to describe the photographs in this book. It's not too strong to say the book reminded me, in this age of video and CGI, how evocative still photographs could be. New and weird species, photographed with astonishing clarity, pop out from almost every page. It's hard to imagine how this book could have been better. It's also hard to imagine a better book for introducing people to the facination, diversity, and fragility of the ocean world.
- Matt Bille
Author, Shadows of Existence: Discoveries and Speculations in Zoology (Hancock, 2006)
Then we get to the photos. I simply run out of superlatives in trying to describe the photographs in this book. It's not too strong to say the book reminded me, in this age of video and CGI, how evocative still photographs could be. New and weird species, photographed with astonishing clarity, pop out from almost every page. It's hard to imagine how this book could have been better. It's also hard to imagine a better book for introducing people to the facination, diversity, and fragility of the ocean world.
- Matt Bille
Author, Shadows of Existence: Discoveries and Speculations in Zoology (Hancock, 2006)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A thrilling and awe-inspiring resource.
26 Dec 2009
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This beautiful book which reflects the ongoing work of the World Ocean Census is a must-have for any family or individual with appreciation for and curiosity about the wonders of our natural world. The photographs are stunning and the writing is accessible and fascinating. I don't think it would be possible to read this book without coming away with a renewed desire to explore the world and to take a more active part in conserving our remarkable natural resources.
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