Marine Life Books

A fantastic selection of marine life books from National Geographic. The perfect gift for divers or anyone interested in the underwater world.

Dolphins

Strap on your scuba gear, because Dolphins promises to take you on a voyage far beyond the captive creatures of America's ocean-themed amusement parks. In the course of this breathtaking book, critically acclaimed author Tim Cahill takes you on an astounding journey through the wonders and complexities of the wild marine habitat. Along the way, you'll meet three dedicated and decidedly eccentric scientists who study dolphins as diverse as the 130 pound Franciscan and the five ton killer whale (yes, the killer whale is a dolphin).

The author's trademark humor, his compassion and concern for the environment are ever evident as he examines the intricacies of dolphin-to-dolphin communication, and the fascinating relationship between dolphins and humans, an inter-species affinity that has existed from at least the time of Aesop. Through hundreds of vivid, full-color underwater photographs of the world's most picturesque oceans, from the Caribbean to Patagonia, this book delivers an unprecedented portrait of dolphin life. Dolphins features fascinating explanations for various dolphin species - distinctive traits, habits, social routines, and feeding methods, as well as compelling and informative sidebars written by leading scientific experts on a variety of subjects.

Tim Cahill is the author of six books, including Buried Dreams and Pass the Butterworms, and is a contributor to several publications. He is a founding editor of Outside, where he writes a monthly column and is currently editor-at-large, and co-author of the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for The Living Sea.

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James Cameron's Aliens of the Deep

National Geographic's companion book to the new documentary from acclaimed director James Cameron takes you on an astonishing voyage of discovery to the unknown worlds hidden at the very bottom of the sea. Journey miles below the surface to an unbelievable realm of real-life sea monsters and superhot, chemical-spewing volcanic vents that not only support the strangest life-forms ever found but also hold clues to the possibility of life on other worlds. Page after page of incredible large-format photos introduce you to bizarre creatures, from football-size crimson clams and six-foot worms to electric shrimp and deadly jellyfish that drift like twisting curtains through an utterly alien landscape no human has ever seen before.

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Sightings: The Gray Whale's Mysterious Journey

Explore the journey of the gray whale, the most ancient of the great whales, from its feeding waters in the Bering Sea to its birthing lagoons in Baja, Mexico. Discover the conflict between environmentalists who seek to protect the gray whale and the Native American Tribes who have traditionally hunted the whales for subsistence. The authors illuminate as never before the complex and fascinating perspectives that surround this monumental migration.

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Wild Oceans: America's Park Under the Sea

Take a tour of the deepest reaches of the ocean with famed marine biologist Sylvia A. Earle, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. She'll guide you through America's 12 marine sanctuaries, where you'll discover vibrant and little-known creatures and plants, immense coral reefs, and the relics of shipwrecks. Her groundbreaking coverage unfolds in 224 pages of compelling stories, meticulous maps, and stunning photography, revealing some of the most spectacular marine life ever captured on film.

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Great Barrier Reef

Master of underwater photography, David Doubilet captured his first images at the age of 12 in the cold, murky waters of New Jersey in the late 1950s, an era when the equipment was primitive and every picture was a struggle heavily dependent on luck. Since then, due in no small part to Doubilet's contributions, underwater photography has advanced rapidly, allowing the world to see clearly the once invisible beauty and mystery that lies beneath the surface of the world's oceans.

For many years, Doubilet, a veteran National Geographic photographer, has worked to photograph the entire length of Australia's immense and spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Great Barrier Reef is the stunning culmination of his efforts. This breathtaking, collector-quality edition features 125 spectacular photographs and essays that capture the complex web of life along the 1,250 mile length of the Great Barrier Reef and presents a rare, complete portrait of this natural underseas wonder.

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