A beautifully illustrated newly revised guide to the underwater world of the Earths oceans. Introducing the most comprehensive visual and accessible ocean encyclopedia available on the market Ocean is illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative artworks maps and photography it is a broadranging indepth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species Ocean remains an indispensable allencompassing visual guide to the marine world.Dive deep into the depths of these pages as you exploreUnique illustrated directory sections spotlight important sites and speciesDoublepage feature spreads explore interaction between people and the environment16page picture essay and 13 doublepage images showcase the best in ocean photographyCovers physical oceanography marine biology and the impact humans are having on the oceansReliable reference thoroughly authenticated by the American Museum of Natural HistoryA comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments from the seashore out to the open ocean and the main groups of ocean life. The final chapter is a detailed 60page atlas of the worlds oceans and seas illustrated with maps compiled from satellite measurements of the ocean floorMore than 285000 copies have been sold since publication of the first edition in 2006 but now thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species Ocean remains an indispensable allencompassing visual guide to the marine world. A musthave volume for readers aged 14 whether students looking for an introduction to the scientific study of the oceans or schools and colleges looking for a library purchase to support students of geography and Earth sciences. Doubling up as a perfect gift purchase for the ocea