Take an adventure into our planet’s most exciting frontier...the ocean

Where can you find the tallest mountain, the deepest trench, the largest mammal, and the most venomous animal on the planet? In the ocean! As land-dwellers, we’re in the minority here on Earth, and we have a lot to learn about the fantastic water-world that surrounds us. Explore the ocean from surface to seafloor, meet some of its most fascinating creatures, and discover the vital role it plays in our very existence. From geology and ecology to ocean conservation and the ever-astounding varieties of sea life, strap on your scuba gear and dive right in!

Inside. . .

A tour of oceanic ecosystems

Aquatic plants and animals

How the ocean regulates our climate

Tides, currents, and trade winds

Deep-sea exploration

Resources of the “Blue Economy”

Strategies for ocean conservation and restoration

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.