LibraryAware Ocean Life

The blue wonder : why the sea glows, fish sing, and other astonishing insights from the ocean
by Frauke Bagusche

A marine biologist and diver, drawing on scientific discoveries and her own research, takes us deep within the depths of the ocean, reawakening our love for the sea and igniting a desire to protect this vital habitat. Illustrations.

Below the edge of darkness : a memoir of exploring light and life in the deep sea
by Edith Widder

An in-depth examination of oceanic bioluminescence, a little-explored scientific field that focuses on how marine life uses light to communicate in the darkness of the deep oceans, including a look at the legendary Giant Squid. Illustrations.

Resurrecting the shark : a scientific obsession and the mavericks who solved the mystery of a 270-million-year-old fossil
by Susan Ewing

Two men, independently fascinated with the Helicoprion, a mysterious, Paleozoic monster shark fossil, join forces with an unconventional group of like-minded collaborators to solve the puzzle of the creature’s unique spiral of teeth and learn more about the creature.

Creatures of the deep : in search of the sea's monsters and the world they live in
by Erich Hoyt

"Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish, huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep-sea vents, Hoyt embarks on a magical journey roaming across the abyssal plains and descending into deep-sea trenches more than 20,000 feet down"

Smithsonian ocean : our water, our world
by Deborah Cramer

The author of Great Waters: An Atlantic Passage identifies a living partnership between the earth and its life, explaining the comparatively new responsibility of human beings in protecting the sea in order to safeguard climate and environmental interests. 30,000 first printing.

The soul of an octopus : a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness
by Sy Montgomery

Expanding on her 2011 piece in Orion magazine, a naturalist examines the surprising intelligence, emotions and various personalities of octopuses in this new book from the author of The Good Good Pig.

Spineless : the science of jellyfish and the art of growing a backbone
by Juli Berwald

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

Emperors of the deep : sharks -- the ocean's most mysterious, most misunderstood, and most important guardians
by William McKeever

The Safeguard the Seas NGO founder and director of the Man Bites Shark documentary challenges popular misconceptions to discuss the remarkable evolution of sharks and their essential role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. 50,000 first printing.

The breath of a whale : the science and spirit of Pacific Ocean giants
by Leigh Calvez

The nature writer behind The Hidden Lives of Owls invites readers on to a small research catamaran off the California coast to experience the habits, sounds and distinguishing details of whales, including orcas, humpbacks, sperm, blue and gray whales. Original

What a fish knows : the inner lives of our underwater cousins
by Jonathan P. Balcombe

The author of Second Nature challenges popular misconceptions to explore the complex lives of the planet's diverse fish species, drawing on the latest understandings in animal behavior and biology to reveal their self-awareness, elaborate courtship rituals and cooperative intelligence.

The brilliant abyss : exploring the majestic hidden life of the deep ocean and the looming threat that imperils it
by Helen Scales

A marine biologist brings to vibrant life the extraordinary ecosystem of the deep ocean, which has a huge effect on our daily life, in this fascinating book that is at once a revelation and a clarion call to preserve this vast unseen world. Illustrations.

Underwater wild : my octopus teacher's extraordinary world
by Craig Foster

"From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated documentary My Octopus Teacher, an immersive journey into the underwater world that inspired it-and holds transformative lessons for us all"

Spying on whales : the past, present, and future of earth's most awesome creatures
by Nick Pyenson

Tracing the evolution of whales from small land-roamers to the intelligent, massive creatures of today, an award-winning Smithsonian researcher shares scientific and archaeological insights into their mysteries and survival challenges.

Voices in the ocean : a journey into the wild and haunting world of dolphins
by Susan Casey

A portrait of the world of dolphins explores their conflicted history with humans, sharing scientific insights into their intelligence while discussing how they have been used as theme park attractions, military tools and sporting targets. By the best-selling author of The Wave.

The oceans : a deep history
by Eelco J. Rohling

A professor and researcher in the field of ocean and climate change vividly describes the 4.4 billion year history of the earth's oceans and discusses human impact on the ocean, climate, and the overall health of our planet.

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