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Discovering the Deep : a Photographic Atlas of the Seafloor and Ocean Crust by Jeffrey A. Karson; Deborah S. Kelley; Daniel J. Fornari; Michael R. Perfit; Timothy Mitchell Shank is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Discovering the Deep : a Photographic Atlas of the Seafloor and Ocean Crust about?

The deep oceans and global seafloor are truly Earth's last frontier. They remain largely unexplored, yet are critical to our survival on this planet. This magnificent, full-color volume transports you to bizarre landscapes hosting exotic life forms that rival the most imaginative science fiction. Starting with a historical summary of seafloor exploration and the developing technologies used to study this extreme environment, it then describes the distinctive geologic components of the Earth's ocean floor and the unusual biological communities found along the mid-ocean ridges. This is an indispensable reference for researchers, teachers, and students of marine science, and a visually stunning resource that will enlighten and intrigue oceanographers and enthusiasts alike. A suite of online resources, including photographs and video clips, combine with the book to provide fascinating insights into the hidden world of seafloor geology and biology using the latest deep-sea imaging and geological concepts.

Who reads Discovering the Deep : a Photographic Atlas of the Seafloor and Ocean Crust?

Author

Jeffrey A. Karson; Deborah S. Kelley; Daniel J. Fornari; Michael R. Perfit; Timothy Mitchell Shank

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9782014028683

Category

science

Subjects

Anthropology, Nature, Science

Rating

4.6 / 5 (21 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14