Oceans. DK Library

Everything about the world's oceans in a visually stunning volume. Dive into the wonderful world of the seas! This illustrated encyclopedia, created by a team of leading deep-sea researchers, paleontologists, and geographers, offers a comprehensive introduction to the current state of knowledge and conveys historical facts as well as exciting insights from marine research – from the formation of the oceans to underwater animal life and the pollution of the world's seas. Which ocean is the largest? How many oceans are there? A comprehensive map section complements this unique reference work.

From the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The world's oceans cover about 70 percent of the Earth's surface – no wonder there is so much to discover in the seas! Whether it's about the properties of seawater, special climate phenomena, tides, or the necessary protection of the oceans: With more than 2000 photographs and well-founded knowledge from marine research, this extraordinary picture book is dedicated to the largest habitat on Earth. The living beings of the seas, from bacteria to algae and mosses to fish and mammals, are systematically described and presented with breathtaking images.

A wave of knowledge: the great ocean book for the whole family. Historical facts and current findings from marine research. An outstanding combination of a current reference work and fascinating visual documentation with extraordinary breadth and depth of information. Exciting knowledge in the chapters on introduction, marine habitats, life in the sea, and ocean geography. Complemented by a comprehensive map section on the world's oceans. With a foreword by Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of the famous deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

The large-format volume on the world's oceans: a reference work full of knowledge and fascinating photos – also perfect as a gift for anyone who loves the sea.