The Seas: Our Knowledge of Life in the Sea and How It Is Gained

Frederick Stratten Russell, Charles Maurice Yonge

ISBN 10: 0282868658 / ISBN 13: 9780282868659

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book explores the wondrous world beneath the ocean's surface, revealing the incredible diversity of life that exists beyond our shores. From the teeming shallows of the shoreline to the enigmatic depths of the abyss, the author takes us on a captivating journey through the marine ecosystem. Combining riveting firsthand accounts from oceanographic expeditions with cutting-edge scientific research, this book unravels the mysteries of the sea, examining the intricate relationships between marine organisms and their environment. The author delves into the remarkable adaptations that allow creatures to thrive in the unique conditions of the ocean, from the bioluminescent displays of deep-sea fish to the camouflage techniques of shoreline dwellers. With vivid descriptions and stunning imagery, this book captivates readers of all ages, offering a fresh perspective on the ocean's wonders. It illuminates the fragility of marine life and the urgent need for its preservation, inspiring us to appreciate and protect the vast, enigmatic realm beneath the waves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Seas: Our Knowledge of Life in the Sea and How It Is Gained
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282868658
• ISBN 13: 9780282868659
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fauna

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Excerpt from The Seas: Our Knowledge of Life in the Sea and How It Is Gained

Preface, p. X, line 20. Text figs. 36 37, are from Science of the Sea, and insert Plates 63 and 64, from Charles Darwin's Coral Reefs.

Page 25, line 5. Blue Algae - should read Blue green Algae.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.