Isbn: 9780243008964 - International Decade of Ocean Exploration, Progress Report, April 1976 to April 1977, Vol. 6 (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an overview of the International Decade of Ocean Exploration (IDOE), a global scientific program initiated in the 1970s to explore and understand the depths of the ocean. The author details numerous expeditions, projects, and scientific discoveries made during this period, such as the exploration of the Galapagos Rift, the study of manganese nodules, and the analysis of ocean sediment cores to describe paleoenvironmental conditions. The text also discusses the program's efforts to raise awareness about the importance of ocean health and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. Through its extensive research and exploration, the IDOE has made significant contributions to our understanding of the ocean's role in global climate systems and the preservation of marine biodiversity. 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. print-on-demand item.…