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Most people are so much bound to the land as their environment that they seldom realize what a large part of our planet consist of water. In fact, water covers more than two thirds of the globe. This sheer immensity has helped the world's oceans to keep many of their secrets from human curiosity.
Nonetheless, people began to explore the seas long before recorded history, and the great spurt of scientific interest and activity that started only 100 years ago has made remarkable progress. This book examines the mysterious seas from many angles. There are chapters explaining what is known about ocean size, waves and current, tides, and marine life. Other chapters describe the latest advances in fishing, oil and gas exploitation, and power generation from the oceans. Finally there is a look into the future to see how ocean resources could be developed further, and what is international problems might arise from such development.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Originally titled "The Oceans", this encyclopedia is a large 336 page book published by the excellent Facts on File company and written by Robert Barton. Chapters include: information on ocean size, waves, currents, tides and marine life as well as the latest advances in fishing, oil and gas exploitation, power generation from the oceans and a look into the future to see how ocean resources could be developed further and what international probems might arise from such development. It has terrific maps with excellent graphics and is lavishly illustrated with color photos on every page throughout. This is Oceanography made easy for teens and adults and has excellent sections on marine life, submersibles, submarines, deep sea diving suits and much much more. it makes the science accessible and fascinating. Excellent approach to all marine sciences. Large; Heavy; DJ. 336 pages. Seller Inventory # 1575980
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