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The World is Blue

How Our Fate and The Ocean’s Are One

by Sylvia A. Earle ...

Narrated by Sheree Wichard ...

Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

A Silent Spring for our era, this eloquent, urgent, fascinating book reveals how just fifty years of swift and dangerous oceanic change threatens the very existence of life on Earth. Legendary marine scientist Sylvia Earle portrays a planet teetering on the brink of irreversible environmental crisis.In recent decades we've learned more about the ocean than in all previous human history combined. ... Read more

$37.96 NZD

A Silent Spring for our era, this eloquent, urgent, fascinating book reveals how just fifty years of swift and dangerous oceanic change threatens the very existence of life on Earth. Legendary marine scientist Sylvia Earle portrays a planet teetering on the brink of irreversible environmental crisis.In recent decades we've learned more about the ocean than in all previous human history combined.
... Read more
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The Secrets of the Titanic

by Paul-Henri Nargeolet ...

Narrated by Jonathan Oliver ...

Unabridged

4 hours 27 min

September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres.Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his untimely death in 2023.With hundreds of hours of diving to the liner and more than five thousand ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres.Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his untimely death in 2023.With hundreds of hours of diving to the liner and more than five thousand
... Read more
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Глубина: Фридайвинг и новые пределы человеческих возможностей

by Нестор Джеймс, Нестор Джеймс ...

Narrated by Кирилл Петров ...

Abridged

10 hours 50 min

Во время обычной журналистской командировки в Грецию Джеймс Нестор увидел такое, от чего пришел в полное замешательство: человек нырнул на глубину 100 метров (высота тридцатиэтажного дома) на одном вдохе и вернулся через четыре минуты невредимым и улыбающимся. Может, это мошенничество? Или фридайверы имеют сверхчеловеческие способности? Но автор с удивлением обнаружил навык глубоко нырять и ... Read more

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Во время обычной журналистской командировки в Грецию Джеймс Нестор увидел такое, от чего пришел в полное замешательство: человек нырнул на глубину 100 метров (высота тридцатиэтажного дома) на одном вдохе и вернулся через четыре минуты невредимым и улыбающимся. Может, это мошенничество? Или фридайверы имеют сверхчеловеческие способности? Но автор с удивлением обнаружил навык глубоко нырять и
... Read more
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Albert & the Whale

by Philip Hoare ...

Narrated by Paul Hilliar ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEARAN OBSERVER BEST ART BOOK OF 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022‘This is a wonderful book. A lyrical journey into the natural and unnatural world’ Patti Smith‘Everything Philip Hoare writes is bewitching’ Olivia LaingAn illuminating exploration of the intersection between life, art and the sea from the award-winning author of L... ... Read more

$38.99 NZD

A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEARAN OBSERVER BEST ART BOOK OF 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022‘This is a wonderful book. A lyrical journey into the natural and unnatural world’ Patti Smith‘Everything Philip Hoare writes is bewitching’ Olivia LaingAn illuminating exploration of the intersection between life, art and the sea from the award-winning author of L...
... Read more
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Океан вне закона: Работорговля, пиратство и контрабанда в нейтральных водах

by Иэн Урбина, Иэн Урбина ...

Narrated by Роман Александров ...

Unabridged

19 hours 17 min

На нашей планете осталось мало неосвоенных территорий. Но, возможно, самые дикие и наименее изученные — это океаны мира. Слишком большие, чтобы их контролировать, и не имеющие четкого международного правового статуса огромные зоны нейтральных вод стали прибежищем разгула преступности. Работорговцы и контрабандисты, пираты и наемники, похитители затонувших судов и скупщики конфискованных товаров, ... Read more

$12.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

На нашей планете осталось мало неосвоенных территорий. Но, возможно, самые дикие и наименее изученные — это океаны мира. Слишком большие, чтобы их контролировать, и не имеющие четкого международного правового статуса огромные зоны нейтральных вод стали прибежищем разгула преступности. Работорговцы и контрабандисты, пираты и наемники, похитители затонувших судов и скупщики конфискованных товаров,
... Read more
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Waves and Beaches

The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast

by Willard Bascom, Kim McCoy ...

Narrated by Rich Miller ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the SeaFirst published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. Willard Bascom was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also ... Read more

$47.46 NZD

The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the SeaFirst published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. Willard Bascom was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also
... Read more
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Unveiling Earth's Heat: A Simplified Exploration of Global Warming

by Katharine Willis ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this enlightening book, readers will embark on a journey into the realm of global warming. The author dives into the depths of scientific knowledge to provide a comprehensive understanding of this pressing issue. Through accessible language and explanations, complex concepts become graspable for readers from all walks of life. Ready yourself for a ... Read more

$8.49 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this enlightening book, readers will embark on a journey into the realm of global warming. The author dives into the depths of scientific knowledge to provide a comprehensive understanding of this pressing issue. Through accessible language and explanations, complex concepts become graspable for readers from all walks of life. Ready yourself for a
... Read more
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The Wake of HMS Challenger

How a Legendary Victorian Voyage Tells the Story of Our Oceans' Decline

by Gillen D'Arcy Wood ...

Narrated by Richard Trinder ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

In December 1872, HMS Challenger embarked on the first round-the-world oceanographic expedition. Its goal: to shine a light on the mysteries of the deep sea. For the next four years, *Challenger'*s naturalists explored the oceans, encountering never-before-seen marvels of marine life. The expedition’s achievements are the stuff of legend. It identified major ocean currents and defining features of ... Read more

$47.46 NZD

In December 1872, HMS Challenger embarked on the first round-the-world oceanographic expedition. Its goal: to shine a light on the mysteries of the deep sea. For the next four years, *Challenger'*s naturalists explored the oceans, encountering never-before-seen marvels of marine life. The expedition’s achievements are the stuff of legend. It identified major ocean currents and defining features of
... Read more
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Sleep Yourself Smart And Wakeup Wiser ( Oceanography Edition )

by Byron Caldwell ...

Narrated by Reed Jamison ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

Drift through the twilight zone and master deep sea science in this immersive oceanography journey designed for restful sleep. As you settle into a state of deep relaxation, the narrative transforms the rigorous facts of ocean physics and marine biology into a soothing, atmospheric experience perfect for quieting a busy mind.Descend past the reach of sunlight where bioluminescent creatures and ... Read more

$11.38 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Drift through the twilight zone and master deep sea science in this immersive oceanography journey designed for restful sleep. As you settle into a state of deep relaxation, the narrative transforms the rigorous facts of ocean physics and marine biology into a soothing, atmospheric experience perfect for quieting a busy mind.Descend past the reach of sunlight where bioluminescent creatures and
... Read more
Audiobook

National Geographic Ocean

A Global Odyssey

by Sylvia A. Earle ...

Narrated by Sylvia A. Earle ...

Unabridged

14 hours 55 min

Discover 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. Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National ... Read more

$56.97 NZD

Discover 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. Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National
... Read more
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The Sea Inside

by Philip Hoare ...

Narrated by Philip Pope ...

Unabridged

9 hours 23 min

A startling book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for ‘Leviathan’.The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. It is ceaseless change and constant presence. It covers two-thirds of our planet. Yet caught up in our everyday lives, we barely notice it.In ... Read more

$38.99 NZD

A startling book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for ‘Leviathan’.The sea surrounds us. It gives us life, provides us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. It is ceaseless change and constant presence. It covers two-thirds of our planet. Yet caught up in our everyday lives, we barely notice it.In
... Read more
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The Gulf of Mexico

A Maritime History

by John S. Sledge ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 13 min

The Gulf of Mexico presents a compelling, salt-streaked narrative of the earth's tenth largest body of water. In this beautifully written volume, John S. Sledge explores the people, ships, and cities that have made the Gulf's human history and culture so rich. Many famous figures who sailed the Gulf's viridian waters are highlighted, including Ponce de León, Robert Cavelier de La Salle, Francis ... Read more

$47.46 NZD

The Gulf of Mexico presents a compelling, salt-streaked narrative of the earth's tenth largest body of water. In this beautifully written volume, John S. Sledge explores the people, ships, and cities that have made the Gulf's human history and culture so rich. Many famous figures who sailed the Gulf's viridian waters are highlighted, including Ponce de León, Robert Cavelier de La Salle, Francis
... Read more
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The Deepest Map

The High-Stakes Race to Chart the World’s Oceans

by Laura Trethewey ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

The dramatic and action-packed story of the last mysterious place on earth—the world’s seafloor—and the deep-sea divers, ocean mappers, marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers involved in the historic push to chart it, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and perils this exploration holds now and for the future.Five oceans—the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian, the Arctic, and the ... Read more

$53.99 NZD

The dramatic and action-packed story of the last mysterious place on earth—the world’s seafloor—and the deep-sea divers, ocean mappers, marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers involved in the historic push to chart it, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and perils this exploration holds now and for the future.Five oceans—the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian, the Arctic, and the
... Read more
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California Against the Sea

Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline

by Rosanna Xia ...

Narrated by Cindy Kay ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

Along California's coastline, the Pacific Ocean is rising and pressing in, imperiling both wildlife and the maritime towns and cities that millions of people call home. In California Against the Sea, Los Angeles Times coastal reporter Rosanna Xia asks: As climate chaos threatens the places we love so fiercely, will we finally grasp our collective capacity for change?Xia, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, ... Read more

$37.96 NZD

Along California's coastline, the Pacific Ocean is rising and pressing in, imperiling both wildlife and the maritime towns and cities that millions of people call home. In California Against the Sea, Los Angeles Times coastal reporter Rosanna Xia asks: As climate chaos threatens the places we love so fiercely, will we finally grasp our collective capacity for change?Xia, a Pulitzer Prize finalist,
... Read more
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Deep Blue

My Ocean Journeys

by Steve Backshall ...

Narrated by Steve Backshall ...

Unabridged

11 hours 52 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Take a deep breathSteve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia. It was the beginning of a life-long fascination with these 'lords of the sea', and the oceanic life around them. His career as one of the world's most popular naturalists and explorers has taken him to countless underwater places, many never ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

Brought to you by Penguin.Take a deep breathSteve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia. It was the beginning of a life-long fascination with these 'lords of the sea', and the oceanic life around them. His career as one of the world's most popular naturalists and explorers has taken him to countless underwater places, many never
... Read more
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Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change

Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions

by Ellen Prager, Dave Jones ...

Narrated by Kim Niemi ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and ... Read more

$30.37 NZD

Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and
... Read more
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Endless Novelties of Extraordinary Interest

The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger and the Birth of Modern Oceanography

by Doug Macdougall ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

8 hours 56 min

A gripping tale of exploration aboard H.M.S. Challenger, an expedition that laid the foundations for modern oceanography.From late 1872 to 1876, H.M.S. Challenger explored the world's oceans. Conducting deep sea soundings, dredging the ocean floor, recording temperatures, observing weather, and collecting biological samples, the expedition laid the foundations for modern oceanography. Following ... Read more

$47.46 NZD

A gripping tale of exploration aboard H.M.S. Challenger, an expedition that laid the foundations for modern oceanography.From late 1872 to 1876, H.M.S. Challenger explored the world's oceans. Conducting deep sea soundings, dredging the ocean floor, recording temperatures, observing weather, and collecting biological samples, the expedition laid the foundations for modern oceanography. Following
... Read more
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Full Fathom 5000

The Expedition of the HMS Challenger and the Strange Animals It Found in the Deep Sea

by Graham Bell ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Unabridged

11 hours 23 min

Until the early 1870s, very little was known about the creatures lurking in the depths of our oceans. People had found a few things trapped in fishing gear, but those who tried to venture to the bottom of the seafloor often died before they made it there. The first systematic investigation into life in our oceans was made during the circumnavigation of the HMS Challenger. Scientists credit this ... Read more

$47.46 NZD

Until the early 1870s, very little was known about the creatures lurking in the depths of our oceans. People had found a few things trapped in fishing gear, but those who tried to venture to the bottom of the seafloor often died before they made it there. The first systematic investigation into life in our oceans was made during the circumnavigation of the HMS Challenger. Scientists credit this
... Read more
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Ocean

Earth's Last Wilderness - THE LANDMARK NEW BOOK BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

by Sir David Attenborough, Colin Butfield ...

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Colin Butfield ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **'Gripping... the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination.' Evening Standard'THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER. FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA, WE SAVE OUR WORLD. AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET, I'M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.'From the icy seas of our poles to ... Read more

$62.99 NZD

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **'Gripping... the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination.' Evening Standard'THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER. FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA, WE SAVE OUR WORLD. AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET, I'M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.'From the icy seas of our poles to
... Read more
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Into the Deep

A Memoir From the Man Who Found Titanic

by Robert D. Ballard, Christopher Drew ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

The legendary explorer of the Titanic shares inside stories of danger, suspense, and discovery--plus previously untold stories about his own dyslexia and how it has shaped his life. Best known for finding the doomed ship Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. Now he gets personal, telling the stories behind his most exciting ... Read more

$47.48 NZD

The legendary explorer of the Titanic shares inside stories of danger, suspense, and discovery--plus previously untold stories about his own dyslexia and how it has shaped his life. Best known for finding the doomed ship Titanic, celebrated adventurer Robert Ballard has a lifetime of stories about exploring the ocean depths. Now he gets personal, telling the stories behind his most exciting
... Read more
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Deep Sea

10 Things You Should Know

by Jon Copley ...

Narrated by Jon Copley ...

Series series 10 Things You Should Know
Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Uncover what lies at the deepest depths of our oceans...In ten brief and informative essays, marine biologist and TV science advisor Professor Jon Copley journeys to one of the most mysterious and fascinating environments on Earth, the deep sea. Discover what makes this unique habitat such a challenging environment, the creatures that call it home and how ocean explorers are able to utilise the ... Read more

$49.99 NZD

Uncover what lies at the deepest depths of our oceans...In ten brief and informative essays, marine biologist and TV science advisor Professor Jon Copley journeys to one of the most mysterious and fascinating environments on Earth, the deep sea. Discover what makes this unique habitat such a challenging environment, the creatures that call it home and how ocean explorers are able to utilise the
... Read more
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Into the Raging Sea

Thirty-three mariners, one megastorm and the sinking of El Faro

by Rachel Slade ...

Narrated by Erin Bennett ...

Unabridged

11 hours 36 min

In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air, Rachel Slade’s Into the Raging Sea is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship El Faro, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm’s way.On 1 October 2015, Hurricane Joaquin barreled into the Bermuda Triangle and swallowed the container ship El Faro ... Read more

$38.99 NZD

In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air, Rachel Slade’s Into the Raging Sea is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship El Faro, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm’s way.On 1 October 2015, Hurricane Joaquin barreled into the Bermuda Triangle and swallowed the container ship El Faro
... Read more
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At Every Depth

Our Growing Knowledge of the Changing Oceans

by Tessa Hill, Eric Simons ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

The world's oceans are changing at a drastic pace. In response, the people who know the ocean most intimately are taking action for the sake of our shared future. Community scientists track species in California tidepools. Researchers dive into the waters around Sydney to replant kelp forests. Scientists and First Nations communities collaborate to restore clam gardens in the Pacific Northwest.In ... Read more

$37.96 NZD

The world's oceans are changing at a drastic pace. In response, the people who know the ocean most intimately are taking action for the sake of our shared future. Community scientists track species in California tidepools. Researchers dive into the waters around Sydney to replant kelp forests. Scientists and First Nations communities collaborate to restore clam gardens in the Pacific Northwest.In
... Read more
Audiobook

Waves

by Fredric Raichlen ...

Narrated by Tim Andres Pabon ...

Unabridged

4 hours 18 min

Sitting on the beach on a sunny summer day, we enjoy the steady advance and retreat of the waves. In the water, enthusiastic waders jump and shriek with pleasure when a wave hits them. But where do these waves come from? How are they formed and why do they break on the shore? In Waves, Fredric Raichlen traces the evolution of waves, from their generation in the deep ocean to their effects on the ... Read more

$47.44 NZD

Sitting on the beach on a sunny summer day, we enjoy the steady advance and retreat of the waves. In the water, enthusiastic waders jump and shriek with pleasure when a wave hits them. But where do these waves come from? How are they formed and why do they break on the shore? In Waves, Fredric Raichlen traces the evolution of waves, from their generation in the deep ocean to their effects on the
... Read more

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