Secrets Of The Oceans by Robert Barton

Originally titled "The Oceans", this encyclopedia is a large 336 page book published by the excellent Facts on File company and written by Robert Barton. Chapters include: information on ocean size, waves, currents, tides and marine life as well as the latest advances in fishing, oil and gas exploitation, power generation from the oceans and a look into the future to see how ocean resources could be developed further and what international probems might arise from such development. It has terrific maps with excellent graphics and is lavishly illustrated with color photos on every page throughout. This is Oceanography made easy for teens and adults and has excellent sections on marine life, submersibles, submarines, deep sea diving suits and much much more. it makes the science accessible and fascinating. Excellent approach to all marine sciences. This 1980 Books for Pleasure Hardback is in good condition. Large; Heavy; DJ.

ISBN: 9780490004610 SKU: 1575980 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.

Location: Science