{"title":"Lisa-ann Gershwin","description":"\u003cp\u003eLisa-ann Gershwin’s books delve into the fascinating world of marine biology, exploring extraordinary creatures and their unique adaptations. With titles like \u003cem\u003eShapeshifters\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStung!\u003c\/em\u003e, readers encounter vivid accounts of jellyfish and other enigmatic sea life, blending scientific insight with captivating storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, her work offers both detailed research and accessible explanations, inviting readers to discover the wonders and complexities of the ocean’s most mysterious inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shapeshifters-by-lisa-ann-gershwin-9781419766107","title":"Shapeshifters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJellyfish come in a dazzling array of colours, shapes, and sizes, drifting through every ocean, from the surface to the deepest of the deep seas, and are even found in freshwater locations. These ancient creatures, also called sea jellies (they are not, technically, fish), are so otherworldly and luminous that it is no wonder they are often compared to mythical shapeshifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome are so delicate that they shatter with the smallest disturbance to the water, while the tenacity of others means they can withstand almost any temperature, any salinity, starvation, and even being dismembered. And some are truly biologically immortal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShapeshifters\u003c\/em\u003e, by Lisa-ann Gershwin, delves into the fascinating world of these extraordinary sea jellies, exploring their unique adaptations and stunning resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854828261612,"sku":"9781419766107","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419766107.jpg?v=1759256691"},{"product_id":"stung-by-lisa-ann-gershwin-9780226213033","title":"Stung!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur oceans are becoming increasingly inhospitable to life—growing toxicity and rising temperatures coupled with overfishing have led many marine species to the brink of collapse. And yet there is one creature that is thriving in this seasick environment: the beautiful, dangerous, and now incredibly numerous jellyfish. As foremost jellyfish expert Lisa-ann Gershwin describes in \u003cem\u003eStung!\u003c\/em\u003e, the jellyfish population bloom is highly indicative of the tragic state of the world’s ocean waters, while also revealing the incredible tenacity of these remarkable creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecent documentaries about swarms of giant jellyfish invading Japanese fishing grounds and summertime headlines about armadas of stinging jellyfish in the Mediterranean and Chesapeake are only the beginning—jellyfish are truly taking over the oceans. Despite their often dazzling appearance, jellyfish are simple creatures with simple needs: namely, fewer predators and competitors, warmer waters to encourage rapid growth, and more places for their larvae to settle and grow. In general, oceans that are less favorable to fish are more favorable to jellyfish, and these are the very conditions that we are creating through mechanized trawling, habitat degradation, coastal construction, pollution, and climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their role as harbingers of marine destruction, jellyfish are truly enthralling creatures in their own right, and in \u003cem\u003eStung!\u003c\/em\u003e, Gershwin tells stories of jellyfish both attractive and deadly while illuminating many interesting and unusual facts about their behaviours and environmental adaptations. She takes readers back to the Proterozoic era, when jellyfish were the top predator in the marine ecosystem—at a time when there were no fish, no mammals, and no turtles; and she explores the role jellies have as middlemen of destruction, moving swiftly into vulnerable ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the jellyfish, as Gershwin makes clear, is also the story of the world’s oceans, and \u003cem\u003eStung!\u003c\/em\u003e provides a unique and urgent look at their inseparable histories—and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603176833260,"sku":"9780226213033","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226213033-stung.jpg?v=1778056855"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lisa-ann-gershwin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}