"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...

The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean." A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss is...

"Fromtsunamisandseaturtlestoriptidesandreefs,learnallaboutthe creatures,science, and ecology of ouroceans,whichcovermoreoftheplanetthan allthecontinents andare justas important! Travelthroughallpartsoftheocean tolearnhow itaffectsof ourworld, includingstorms andclimate. Amazingfacts,photos,illustrations,anddiagramsarefoundthroughoutthis book,along with conservationtips,weird-but-truefacts,andaminioceanatlas. Challenges tothe healthof our ocean anditscreaturesarealsopresentedalong...

A former ocean biologist describes how she rediscovered her passion for marine science while investigating the enigmatic jellyfish and what the species' unique physiologies can teach about engineering and environmental stability.

"An ancient and vital part of the ecosystem, seaweed is now emerging as an increasingly important source of food in a world faced with diminishing natural resources. [This book] opens a window into the world of this ... plant by providing a look at life on the rugged shore of the Gulf of Maine, focusing not only on the plant life underwater, but also on the men and women who farm and harvest seaweed, and on the increasingly difficult task of protecting...

Dual-layered text introduces the life cycle of the horseshoe crab, with a focus on the annual mass-spawning event at Delaware Bay.--

"Hi, there! I'm a great white shark. Don't let my sharp teeth scare you off. I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little shark pup to the ocean's top predator"--

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about mantis shrimp and lionfish. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Describes some of the species of large fish that live in and around the world's oceans and rivers.

Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to address issues plaguing the ocean, such as dead zones,...