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The Oceans: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Earth's Last Frontier by Two Pre-eminent Oceanographers

The Oceans: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Earth's Last Frontier by Two Pre-eminent Oceanographers
By Ellen Prager, Sylvia A. Earle

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This text explains how the study of oceans is more than just oceanography - it must deal with everything from plate tectonics to air pressure to wildlife biology. It offers an exploration of oceans from their origins to the complicated issues surrounding the harvesting of energy and food.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1105633 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 314 pages

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About the Author

Ellen J. Prager, Ph.D., (Miami, FL) formerly with the U.S. Geological Survey, is a fellow of the Explorers Club. Well published in both scientific journals and general-interest magazines, she recently edited the book Furious Earth. Sylvia A. Earle, Ph.D., (Oakland, CA) named a "Hero of the Planet" by Time, is currently chair of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research as well as Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. She was the first woman to serve as chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.