Ocean life: expeditions and essays exploring the abyss

by Jon Copley

Overview

Follow recent scientific expeditions exploring volcanic vents on the ocean floor, where hot mineral-rich water nourishes lush colonies of deep-sea creatures, with articles about the search for new species of marine life in previously unseen parts of our planet.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940033040001
Publisher:	Jon Copley
Publication date:	02/05/2012
Series:	Ocean Life , #1
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	276,679
File size:	95 KB

About the Author

Marine biologist at the University of Southampton, UK, whose research explores the patterns of life at deep-sea volcanic vents around the world. First British person to dive more than 5 km (3.1 miles) deep in the ocean. Previously a reporter and assistant news editor at New Scientist magazine. Also author of 'Ask An Ocean Explorer' (Hodder & Staughton, 2019) and 'Deep Sea: 10 Things You Should Know' (Orion Books, 2023).