{"product_id":"national-geographic-ocean-a-global-odyssey-hardcover","title":"National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSylvia A. Earle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet, written by world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race. \u003cbr\u003eWorld-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called \"Her Deepness\"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of our ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic, and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it. \u003cbr\u003eThis engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, \"Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDive deeper into ocean discovery with more National Geographic favorites: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eInto the Deep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e100 Dives of a Lifetime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Whales\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003ePristine Seas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eShark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong recognized as one of the world's top experts on ocean science and conservation, Sylvia Earle is the president and chairman of Mission Blue\/The Sylvia Earle Alliance and a National Geographic Explorer at Large. Called \"Her Deepness\" by \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, a \"Living Legend\" by the Library of Congress, and a \"First Hero for the Planet\" by \u003ci\u003eTime \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, she is an oceanographer, explorer, author, and field scientist. In 1970, told she could not join a crew of men testing an undersea habitat, she was asked to lead an all-female crew, and they lived underwater for weeks, pioneering deep-sea ventures. Since then, she has continued to cross boundaries, always passionately advocating on behalf of Earth's ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 11.9 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767351017760,"sku":"9781426221927","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/22a9c0fdf72d6d1c2cea8fdbb87c434a.webp?v=1780309675","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/national-geographic-ocean-a-global-odyssey-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}