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Deep Water

The Story of the Evolution of Our Seas and Oceans
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Deep Water by Riley Black delves into the fascinating history of marine exploration and the military's strategic use of aquatic environments throughout history. It explores how water has shaped human conflicts and technological advancements, offering insights into the interplay between oceanic depths and human ambition. The book combines historical events with military narratives to uncover the profound influence oceans have had on civilization.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the mysteries of the deep sea, the history of naval exploration, and the military strategies that have shaped our understanding of underwater territories. This captivating read dives into historical accounts and the technological advancements that have enabled mankind to explore and understand the world's oceans, all while weaving in thrilling military narratives.

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The life story of the deep sea and its ancient creatures. Deep Water explains how this unique and largely unexplored habitat came into being, what lives there and why, how it has evolved and what the future will bring in this dark and mysterious environment.

Deep Water includes stunning full-colour images showing deep sea flora, fauna and evolution.

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What lies beneath the surface of the ocean has mystified humankind for millennia.

We have explored more of the surface of the Moon than we have of the deep sea. From vampire squid to giant spider crabs, and from hydrothermal vents to bioluminescence, its watery depths are both fascinating and terrifying.

Deep Water explores, through spectacular images and expert text, how this unique habitat came into being, what lives there and why, how it has evolved and what the future will bring for this dark and mysterious environment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802792584

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 200 clr and b&w photos and illus

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 1500g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Riley Black is the author of Deep Time, The Last Days of the Dinosaurs and numerous other books. She has also written about prehistory and marine life for publications from National Geographic to Nature, and is the resident palaeontologist for the Jurassic World franchise. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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