La Corriente Del Golfo/ the Gulf Stream : La Increíble Historia Del Río Que Cruza El Mar/ Tiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the Atlantic

Ulanski, Stan; Vidal, Laura (TRN)

ISBN 10: 0807871575 / ISBN 13: 9780807871577

Published by The University of North Carolina Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: La Corriente Del Golfo/ the Gulf Stream : La Increíble Historia Del Río Que Cruza El Mar/ Tiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the Atlantic
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807871575
• ISBN 13: 9780807871577
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Coursing through the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful current with a force 300 times that of the mighty Amazon. Ulanski explores the fascinating science and history of this sea highway known as the Gulf Stream, a watery wilderness that stretches from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic. Spanning both distance and time, Ulanski’s investigation reveals how the Gulf Stream affects and is affected by every living thing that encounters it ― from tiny planktonic organisms to giant bluefin tuna, from ancient mariners to big-game anglers. He examines the scientific discovery of ocean circulation, the role of ocean currents in the settlement of the New World, and the biological life teeming in the stream.

About the Author

Stan Ulanski is professor of geology and environmental science at James Madison University.