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The Brilliant Abyss

True Tales of Exploring the Deep Sea, Discovering Hidden Life and Selling the Seabed

by Helen Scales ...

Narrated by Helen Scales ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

Bloomsbury presents The Brilliant Abyss written and read by Helen Scales.The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. This is the story of our relationship with it – how we imagine, explore and exploit it.For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Brilliant Abyss written and read by Helen Scales.The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. This is the story of our relationship with it – how we imagine, explore and exploit it.For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new
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The Science of the Ocean

The Secrets of the Seas Revealed

by DK ...

Narrated by Amy Noble ...

Series series DK Secret World Encyclopedias
Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

Dive into this uniquely elegant exploration of the sea.An exploration of marine life and the ocean environment, this audiobook makes marine biology and oceanography accessible and enjoyable. The Science of the Ocean offers up riches from every corner of the ocean, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to icy fjords and deep-ocean trenches, and from great whales to the microscopic beauty of plankton ... Read more

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Dive into this uniquely elegant exploration of the sea.An exploration of marine life and the ocean environment, this audiobook makes marine biology and oceanography accessible and enjoyable. The Science of the Ocean offers up riches from every corner of the ocean, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to icy fjords and deep-ocean trenches, and from great whales to the microscopic beauty of plankton
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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

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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
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The Log from the Sea of Cortez

by John Steinbeck ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in SEA OF CORTEZ, published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy and high-spirited ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in SEA OF CORTEZ, published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy and high-spirited
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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
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Pandemic Pioneers: Overpopulation's Impact on Infectious Diseases

by Leanne Conley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between population dynamics and the occurrence and control of widespread contagions. Drawing from historical events, we draw lessons relevant to our modern world fraught with crescendoing numbers of individuals. With a focus specifically on overpopulation, we embark on a ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into a compelling analysis of the intricate relationship between population dynamics and the occurrence and control of widespread contagions. Drawing from historical events, we draw lessons relevant to our modern world fraught with crescendoing numbers of individuals. With a focus specifically on overpopulation, we embark on a
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Blue Machine

How the Ocean Shapes Our World

by Helen Czerski ...

Narrated by Helen Czerski ...

Unabridged

14 hours 52 min

Brought to you by Penguin.**FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHTAll of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.**In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.**FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHTAll of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.**In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live
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Tides

The Science and Spirit of the Ocean

by Jonathan White ...

Narrated by Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

In Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White takes listeners across the globe to discover the science and spirit of ocean tides.In the Arctic, White shimmies under the ice with an Inuit elder to hunt for mussels in the dark cavities left behind at low tide; in China, he races the Silver Dragon, a twenty-five-foot tidal bore that crashes eighty miles up ... Read more

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In Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White takes listeners across the globe to discover the science and spirit of ocean tides.In the Arctic, White shimmies under the ice with an Inuit elder to hunt for mussels in the dark cavities left behind at low tide; in China, he races the Silver Dragon, a twenty-five-foot tidal bore that crashes eighty miles up
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What If All the Sea Water Becomes Fresh Water? - For Sleep

by What If For Sleep ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Frank E ...

Unabridged

42 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if every ocean suddenly became fresh water? This meticulously researched exploration reveals the catastrophic cascade that would follow. Marine microorganisms producing 20% of Earth's oxygen die within hours. Fish populations collapse from osmotic shock. Global fisheries employing 60 million people vanish. Three billion people lose their primary ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if every ocean suddenly became fresh water? This meticulously researched exploration reveals the catastrophic cascade that would follow. Marine microorganisms producing 20% of Earth's oxygen die within hours. Fish populations collapse from osmotic shock. Global fisheries employing 60 million people vanish. Three billion people lose their primary
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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

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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
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Pixi Wissen: Das Meer

by Melle Siegfried, Brigitte Hoffmann ...

Narrated by Martin Baltscheit, Philipp Schepmann ...

Series series Pixi Wissen
Unabridged

25 min

Was sind Knochenfische? Sind Quallen giftig? Und wie entsteht ein Tsunami? Folge Pixi auf einer spannenden Reise in Tiefen des Meeres. Pixi Wissen-Hörspiele erklären Wissen einfach und gut und bringen spannende Sachthemen auf den Punkt. ... Read more

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Was sind Knochenfische? Sind Quallen giftig? Und wie entsteht ein Tsunami? Folge Pixi auf einer spannenden Reise in Tiefen des Meeres. Pixi Wissen-Hörspiele erklären Wissen einfach und gut und bringen spannende Sachthemen auf den Punkt.
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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

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** 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
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The Deep

The Hidden Wonders of Our Oceans and How We Can Protect Them

by Alex Rogers ...

Narrated by James Price ...

Unabridged

11 hours 19 min

There's so much we don't know about what lies deep beneath the ocean's surface - and the time to find out is growing increasingly precious . . .Professor Alex Rogers is one of the world's leading experts in marine biology and oceanology, and has spent his life studying the deep ocean - and in particular the impact of human activity on the ecosystems of the oceans.In this timely, galvanising and ... Read more

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There's so much we don't know about what lies deep beneath the ocean's surface - and the time to find out is growing increasingly precious . . .Professor Alex Rogers is one of the world's leading experts in marine biology and oceanology, and has spent his life studying the deep ocean - and in particular the impact of human activity on the ecosystems of the oceans.In this timely, galvanising and
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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

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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
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Deepwater Alchemy

Extractive Mediation and the Taming of the Seafloor

by Lisa Yin Han ...

Narrated by Cindy Kay ...

Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

How underwater mediation has transformed deep-sea spaces into resource-rich frontiersGreen energy technologies such as windmills, solar panels, and electric vehicles may soon depend on material found at the seabed. How did a space once imagined to be empty and unfathomable come to be thought of as a treasure trove of resources? Lisa Yin Han traces how contemporary developments in underwater ... Read more

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How underwater mediation has transformed deep-sea spaces into resource-rich frontiersGreen energy technologies such as windmills, solar panels, and electric vehicles may soon depend on material found at the seabed. How did a space once imagined to be empty and unfathomable come to be thought of as a treasure trove of resources? Lisa Yin Han traces how contemporary developments in underwater
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Aquatic Link: Unraveling the Ties Between Water Pollution and Climate Crisis

by Reuben Webb ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.1: This book explores the intricate bond between water pollution and climate change, shedding light on their interconnectedness and the harmful consequences that result from their close relationship. 2: Through a series of in-depth analyses, the author breaks down the intricate ways in which water pollution and global warming influence each other. The ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.1: This book explores the intricate bond between water pollution and climate change, shedding light on their interconnectedness and the harmful consequences that result from their close relationship. 2: Through a series of in-depth analyses, the author breaks down the intricate ways in which water pollution and global warming influence each other. The
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Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle – Myths, Disappearances, and Theories, The

Exploring the Unexplained Vanishings, Scientific Explanations, and Conspiracy Theories

by Logan Palmer ...

Narrated by Logan Palmer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has captivated the world. Ships vanish, planes disappear, and strange reports of compasses malfunctioning and ghostly waters fuel endless speculation. But is there really something supernatural at play, or is science the key to unlocking the mystery?This audiobook dives deep into historical records, scientific explanations, and conspiracy theories. Explore the USS ... Read more

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For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has captivated the world. Ships vanish, planes disappear, and strange reports of compasses malfunctioning and ghostly waters fuel endless speculation. But is there really something supernatural at play, or is science the key to unlocking the mystery?This audiobook dives deep into historical records, scientific explanations, and conspiracy theories. Explore the USS
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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

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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
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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

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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
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The Imperiled Ocean

Human Stories from a Changing Sea

by Laura Trethewey ...

Narrated by Erica Sullivan ...

Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

An exploration of the earth’s last wild frontier, filled with high-stakes stories that explores a vast territory undergoing tremendous change and the people and places facing an uncertain futureOn a life raft in the Mediterranean, a teenager from Ghana wonders whether he will reach Europe alive, and if he does, whether he will be allowed to stay. In the North Atlantic, a young chef disappears from ... Read more

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An exploration of the earth’s last wild frontier, filled with high-stakes stories that explores a vast territory undergoing tremendous change and the people and places facing an uncertain futureOn a life raft in the Mediterranean, a teenager from Ghana wonders whether he will reach Europe alive, and if he does, whether he will be allowed to stay. In the North Atlantic, a young chef disappears from
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The World of Tides

A Journey Through the Coastal Waters of Planet Earth

by William Thomson ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain. Now, he sets out with his surfboard and tidal compass to encounter the waters of the world, charting his most extraordinary sights and experiences. These include the whirlpools of the Arctic circle, the world's biggest ever surfed wave off Portugal, the strongest whirlpool in Norway and, in ... Read more

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In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain. Now, he sets out with his surfboard and tidal compass to encounter the waters of the world, charting his most extraordinary sights and experiences. These include the whirlpools of the Arctic circle, the world's biggest ever surfed wave off Portugal, the strongest whirlpool in Norway and, in
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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

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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
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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

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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
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Emperors of the Deep

The Mysterious and Misunderstood World of the Shark

by William McKeever ...

Narrated by Tim Andres Pabon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?The first book to reveal the hidden world of sharks, Emperors of the Deep draws upon the latest scientific research to examine four species ... Read more

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Sharks are ruthlessly efficient predators, the apex of 450 million years of evolution. They are older than trees, have survived five extinction events and are essential to maintaining balanced ocean ecosystems, but how much do we really know about their lives?The first book to reveal the hidden world of sharks, Emperors of the Deep draws upon the latest scientific research to examine four species
... Read more

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The Brilliant Abyss

The Science of the Ocean

Into the Deep

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

Глубина: Фридайвинг и новые пределы человеческих возможностей

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What If All the Sea Water Becomes Fresh Water? - For Sleep

At Every Depth

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Aquatic Link: Unraveling the Ties Between Water Pollution and Climate Crisis

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The Sea Inside

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The Imperiled Ocean

The World of Tides

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