"Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution"--Publisher's website. Includes index.
Contents:
Marine world -- Rocky coasts -- Sandy beaches -- Estuaries and mudflats -- Mangroves and salt marshes -- Coral reefs -- Coastal seas -- Open oceans -- Polar oceans.
Summary:
"An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to the ocean, this book brings the riches of the marine world onto the printed page, from plankton to the great whales, seaweed to starfish. Astounding photography and clear illustrations reveal an abundance of life, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches."--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.