Helen Scales è nota per la sua voce distintiva e a tratti insolita, che combina la devozione di una subacquea nell'esplorare gli oceani, l'attenzione scientifica ai dettagli e l'ossessione di una narratrice per le parole e le idee. Il suo lavoro attinge a una profonda comprensione scientifica e alla appassionata preoccupazione di una ambientalista per il pianeta. Attraverso i suoi libri e articoli, mira a condividere le sue scoperte e l'urgenza di proteggere il nostro mondo. La scrittura di Scales offre una prospettiva unica sul regno sottomarino, fondendo competenza con una narrazione accattivante.
A beautiful underwater tour of the world's fish and other sea creatures, each of which has a story to tell about our relationship with the natural world and reveals just how much they mean to us.
Supported by the National Trust, who look after over 780 miles of Britain’s coastline. Turns any beach into a treasure hunt. A simple, nostalgic pleasure and a connection with the wonders of nature. Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising and delightful facts.
Inside the beautiful, mesmerizing, and complex world of fish.
A stunning, lavishly illustrated, and information-packed introduction to the wonder of shells through the art of observation - the perfect book for young explorers, collectors, and nature lovers everywhere
Join a team of scientists as they set sail for a place that's unlike anywhere else on Earth, the Galapagos Islands. Tasked with observing and protecting the islands' amazing wildlife, the scientists will track and study the animals and plants that are unique to this incredible archipelago. To get the job done they will climb volcanoes, get sneezed on by marine iguanas, watch dancing birds, launch a deep-diving submersible and explore the dazzling underwater wonders of Galapagos.
A marine biologist presents an appproachable introduction to shells, discussing what they are, why they look the way they do, and who lives inside of them.
Offers an examination of mollusks, their shells, and their role in human culture, as well as their susceptibility to the effects of humans on the environment.
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surpising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea. Now in paperback! "A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change." —School Library Journal Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new medicines, and to gain a greater understanding of how this world of ours works. With an average depth of 12,000 feet and chasms that plunge much deeper, it forms a frontier for new discoveries. The Brilliant Abyss tells the story of our relationship with the deep sea - how we imagine, explore and exploit it. It captures the golden age of discovery we are currently in and looks back at the history of how we got here, while also looking forward to the unfolding new environmental disasters that are taking place miles beneath the waves, far beyond the public gaze. Throughout history, there have been two distinct groups of deep-sea explorers. Both have sought knowledge but with different and often conflicting ambitions in mind. Some people want to quench their curiosity; many more have been lured by the possibilities of commerce and profit. The tension between these two opposing sides is the theme that runs throughout the book, while readers are taken on a chronological journey through humanity's developing relationship with the deep sea. The Brilliant Abyss ends by looking forwards to humanity's advancing impacts on the deep, including mining and pollution and what we can do about them
Exploring the future of the ocean, Helen Scales highlights the existential threats posed by climate change and industrial practices, such as declining shark populations and the collapse of emperor penguin habitats. She connects the prehistoric ocean's ecology to present challenges, emphasizing the resilience of marine life. Despite alarming trends, there are hopeful developments like the establishment of no-fish zones and the regeneration of vital ecosystems. Scales advocates for sustainable practices and innovative solutions to protect marine environments, urging collective action for a healthier ocean.
