Items related to Deep Ocean (Life S.)

Deep Ocean (Life S.) - Softcover

Rice, T

 
9780565091507: Deep Ocean (Life S.)

Synopsis

This informative text described how oceanography has developed as a science, and summarizes what is now known about the deep ocean environments and the organisms that populate them. It highlights the potentially vast species diversity and provides a view of this mysterious environment.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review

'...a perfect overview of this still very much unchartered world.' -- Scuba World

'...fascinating and beautifully illustrated...would form an ideal gift for any aspiring oceanographer or marine biologist.' -- The Naturalist, 126, 2001

'...you won't be disappointed.' -- Ocean Challenge

'This book presents an informative and accessible introduction to the deep ocean.' -- Sherkin Comment, 2001 - Issue No. 29

This is a really wonderful little book. Even the sea-cucumbers enthrall. Buy this book; you won't be disappointed. -- The Open University Sciences

About the Author

Tony Rice received his first degree and PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Liverpool. He worked as curator of crustacea at The Natural History Museum, London then spent 26 years leading the deep-sea benthic biology team at the Natural Environment Research Council's Institute of Oceanographic Sciences. He now concentrates on writing books and acting as a marine environmental consultant.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.