Oceans For Dummies

Author : Ashlan Cousteau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119654432
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oceans For Dummies written by Ashlan Cousteau and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep to explore the ocean From how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, this is the holy grail of ocean books that’s easy for everyone to digest. It features fun facts about some of the most incredible, bizarre, and fascinating creatures in the ocean, from mantis shrimp that can strike things with the speed of a .22 caliber bullet to fish with clear heads that can see out of the top of their skulls. The ocean is full of wonders and there is still so much left to explore and understand. How our oceans work What creatures live in the ocean Find out how the ocean regulates our climate and weather patterns How growing pollution threatens our ocean and its inhabitants Oceans For Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the ocean, including kids, adults, students, ocean lovers, surfers, fishermen, conservationists, sailors, and everyone in between.

Author : Ashlan Cousteau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119654459
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oceans For Dummies written by Ashlan Cousteau and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep to explore the ocean From how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, this is the holy grail of ocean books that’s easy for everyone to digest. It features fun facts about some of the most incredible, bizarre, and fascinating creatures in the ocean, from mantis shrimp that can strike things with the speed of a .22 caliber bullet to fish with clear heads that can see out of the top of their skulls. The ocean is full of wonders and there is still so much left to explore and understand. How our oceans work What creatures live in the ocean Find out how the ocean regulates our climate and weather patterns How growing pollution threatens our ocean and its inhabitants Oceans For Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the ocean, including kids, adults, students, ocean lovers, surfers, fishermen, conservationists, sailors, and everyone in between.

Author : Pronab K. Banerjee
Publisher : Allied Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9788177646535
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oceanography for Beginners written by Pronab K. Banerjee and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028644622
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Oceans written by Joe Kraynak and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an expert in marine biology, this book is a voyage across-and beneath-the vast seas that have fascinated us since history's beginnings, with information on such topics as:

Author : Gregory Skomal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118051025
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies written by Gregory Skomal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. You get the latest on feeding, tank upkeep, filtering systems, maintaining live rock, and preventing algae build-up, as well as what not to include in your aquarium. Discover how to Choose the best fish and equipment Get your tank up and running Maintain proper water conditions Keep your fish happy and healthy Avoid tank pitfalls Keep a brackish aquarium

Author : Swapna Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031344227
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Oceanography and Coastal Dynamics written by Swapna Mukherjee and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with every aspect of oceanography in detail including various aspects of physical, chemical, geological, and biological discourse. ‘Earth and Planetary Science’ is perhaps the oldest, dynamic, and ever-evolving subject. Oceanography is one of its domains, which has become important in the present date, given the ubiquitous and undeniable climate change that we are experiencing. The subject domain of oceanography encompasses several environmental issues, which need serious attention from the present scientific community. Despite the ocean’s significant role in the collective well-being of the human race, a multitude of anthropogenic activities has drastically polluted and degraded several crucial oceanic ecosystems within a short span. This book aims to present a concise yet succinct introduction to Oceanography as a subject and at the same time highlight the cutting-edge topics of research encompassing marine pollution, coastal processes, and many other associated phenomena. Oceanography is an interdisciplinary emerging subject and students all over the world who come from varied disciplines are pursuing it as higher studies. Long sections are devoted to ocean–atmosphere interaction, tides, waves, and related coastal processes. The book represents a comprehensive idea of human activities bestowing the ocean with particular reference to Indian examples. This book helps to understand marine pollution and the behavior of oil, plastic, and other agents in the light of real-world examples and empirical models. Harnessing electricity from waves and tides is a technological advancement in the field of unconventional energy. The vast resources of the ocean like oil, mineral, methane hydrate, and their proper estimation and exploitation is the topic of discussion in the third part of the book. This book is designated to meet the essential needs of the students studying oceanography and marine science. It may be helpful to professional oceanographers also.

Author : Greg Schwipps
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119685915
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fishing For Dummies written by Greg Schwipps and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete fisherman’s friend The fully updated Fishing For Dummies, 3rd Edition, experienced angler and fishing writer Greg Schwipps shows that while none of us is born to angling, we can all achieve it—and become great at it. Whether you love fishing for fun or sport, this hands-on friendly guide has everything you need to make sure that there need never be such a thing as “the one that got away!” From trout to carp, catfish to bonefish, freshwater to saltwater, the easy-to-follow pictures and tips help you recognize and deal with what you’ll meet in the murky deep. You’ll also find out about the best times and the right spots to cast your line, as well as the right gear—which in these hi-tech days includes GPS, apps, and sonar! Gear up with the right rod and tackle Cast and bait effectively Gut and clean your catch Get hooked on new trends—kayak fishing! Whatever your line—a quiet afternoon at the local creek, or a punishing morning’s whitewater kayaking followed by fishing the lonesome wild—Fishing For Dummies has you covered.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465436200
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ocean written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Ocean has been updated with fresh graphics, images, and type styling throughout, and includes new coverage of major events such as Hurricane Sandy and the Japan tsunami. DK's Ocean is a highly illustrated encyclopedia of the marine environment. It not only covers marine life and physical oceanography, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater, but also includes an atlas of the world's oceans and seas compiled using satellite data. Visual catalogs throughout the book contain profiles of living organisms and key locations. With comprehensively updated text, artwork, and images, the second edition of DK's exhaustive guide to the underwater world is the most definitive visual guide to the world's oceans on the market.

Author : Peter Kaminsky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118000501
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fishing for Dummies written by Peter Kaminsky and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make fishing easier and more rewarding every time you pick up your rod and reel No one can promise that you will catch fish all the time. For as long as we've been catching fish, fish have been outsmarting us. But there are tips and pointers that even the most seasoned anglers can pick up! Fishing For Dummies helps you prepare for what awaits beyond the shore. From trout to carp and bass to bonefish, you'll get coverage of the latest and greatest techniques to fish like a pro. The latest in fishing line and equipment technology, including new electronics and gadgets An expanded section on casting methods for spinning tackle and bait casting 8 pages of full-color fish illustrations If you're one of the millions of people who enjoy fishing, whether for fun or sport, this hands-on, friendly guide gives you everything you need to keep "The Big One" from getting away!

Author : Dana Desonie
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438105681
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oceans written by Dana Desonie and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth's seas play a tremendous role in the planet's systems: Ocean currents transfer water and heat around the globe. Offering photographs and illustrations, this work shows how protecting the oceans requires protecting the entire planet, and describes the importance of setting aside marine reserves to save vital ecosystems.