{"product_id":"national-geographic-ocean-a-global-odyssey-hardcover","title":"National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSylvia A. Earle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet, written by world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEverything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Ocean \u003c\/i\u003eunveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorld-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called \"Her Deepness\"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of our ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic, and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, \"Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSylvia A. Earle is a National Geographic explorer at large who has devoted her life, energy, and talents to caring for Earth's ocean. Called Her Deepness by the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e deemed a living legend by the U.S. Library of Congress, and selected as a Hero for the Planet by \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, she is president and chairman of Mission Blue\/The Sylvia Earle Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring action to explore and protect the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 11.9 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644260114739,"sku":"9781426221927","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/B7wr1iVemt9781426221927.webp?v=1783747364","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/national-geographic-ocean-a-global-odyssey-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}