Frances Dipper

Looks at the element that covers nearly three-quarters of our planet, and describes the water cycle, ocean waves and river currents, and the threat that human carelessness and exploitation pose.

"For everyone with an interest in the ocean, such as marine biologists, students, naturalists, and divers. Encompasses organisms that live in, on, and around the ocean. Includes color illustrations, line drawings, and over 1,500 color photographs, and information on identification, distribution, structure, biology, ecology, classification, and conservation"--

A guide to the ocean and the life found in it, discussing shores, water movement, the ocean basin, climate, wildlife, and our study of the ocean.