Ocean Books
See also Marine Life Books
The oceans cover 71% of our planet and the vast majority of them have never been visited by humans. Here we highlight some of the finest books documenting the one of the last frontiers... the exploration of our oceans.
Atlas of the OceanSPECIAL LIMITED-TIME DISCOUNT—Reduced from $50.00! In the tradition of National Geographic's renowned land atlases, here's a stunning, state-of-the-art guide to the ocean world. Exquisite maps, along with compelling text by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle, reveal the complexity and beauty of ocean structure and life-forms. You'll explore Earth's deepest abyss and longest mountain chain, and follow developments that may help us understand the innumerable mysteries of the undersea realm. More than 150 maps, photographs, and satellite images. Hardcover. 10 1/2'' x 14''. 192 pages. © 2001 |
Adventures in Ocean Exploration by Robert BallardTake a look at humanity's age-old fascination with the sea in this book by oceanographer and Society Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Robert Ballard. The discoverer of the Titanic interweaves his experiences as a pioneer in modern deep-sea exploration with vivid accounts of history's greatest sailing voyages. Lively text and specially commissioned illustrations capture the irresistible lure of the sea. 200 photographs and illustrations. Hardcover. 9'' x 12''. 288 pages. © 2001 Buy Adventures in Ocean Exploration by Robert Ballard from National Geographic |
The Silent World by Jacques CousteauBefore becoming the man who introduced us to the wonders of the sea through his beloved television series, Jacques Cousteau was better known as an engineer and the inventor of scuba. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in The Silent World—a memoir that was an instant, international bestseller upon its publication in 1954. Now, National Geographic presents a 50th anniversary edition of this remarkable book, allowing readers to once again travel under the sea with Cousteau during the turbulent days of World War II. The Silent World documents the development of the first scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus), which became the key to the modern age of underwater exploration—and also helped divers locate and remove enemy mines after the war. In vivid and fascinating detail, Cousteau describes his first underwater dives with scuba, and the amazing discoveries that lay in wait for him on the ocean floor. The immense success of The Silent World—which sold more than five million copies in twenty-two languages—demonstrates that Cousteau was much more than a cameraman who brought pictures back from the deep. This gorgeous volume will remind readers of the poetic spirit of Jacques Cousteau's expeditions—the true reason why he became an icon and an inspiration to aquatic adventurers everywhere. 24 archive photographs. Hardcover. 6'' x 9''. 220 pages. © 200 Buy National Geographic Adventure Classics: The Silent World by Jacques Cousteau |
