Publisher's Synopsis
This series investigates the world above and below the surface of the seas and oceans, explaining how they were formed, why they are constantly in motion, their importance as a source of food, minerals and energy, and the latest developments in underwater exploration. Also described are some of the thousands of fascinating marine plants and animals and the urgent need for international cooperation in finding ways to protect them from the devastating effects of overfishing and pollution.;This book looks at the exploration and scientific study of the world's oceans and examines the relationship between humans and the sea in the past and in the modern world. The topics covered include the salinity of the water, the topography of the sea floor, the oceans' resources, the rocks beneath the seabed and the prospect of humans living and working in special underwater habitats.
