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Citizens of the Sea

Wondrous Creatures from the Census of Marine Life

Nancy Knowlton

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English
National Geographic Society
14 September 2010
This lively, accessible guide is for those who care about life on Earth and in its ocean, who crave far-out facts about marine life, and who enjoy trivia in the style of Schott's Miscellany and Jeopardy.

National Geographic underwater photographers and the Census of Marine Life capture the astonishing diversity and the most intriguing organisms in the ocean in thisriveting book, by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton.

As you read lively vignettes about sea creatures' names, defenses, migration, mating habits, and more, you'll be amazed at wonders like . . .

The almost inconceivable number of creatures in the marine world. From the bounty of microbes in one drop of seawater, we can calculate that there are more individuals in the oceans than stars in the universe.

The sophisticated sensory abilities that help these animals survive. For many, the standard five senses are just not enough.

The incredible distances that seabirds and other species cover. Some will feed in both Arctic and Antarctic waters within a single year.

The odd relationships common in the marine world. From a dental hygienist for fish to a walrus's one-night stand, you'll find beauty, practicality, and plenty of eccentricity in sea-life socialization.

Brilliantly photographed and written in an easygoing style, Citizens of the Sea will inform and enchant you with close-up documentation of the fascinating facts of life in the ocean realm.
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Imprint:   National Geographic Society
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 211mm,  Width: 211mm,  Spine: 21mm
Weight:   771g
ISBN:   9781426206436
ISBN 10:   1426206437
Pages:   216
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Nancy Knowlton holds the Sant Chair in Marine Science at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, where her research focuses on coral reefs. She is an expert on biodiversity and threats to the ocean, and her analyses have led to the recognition that estimates of marine diversity are probably too low by a factor of ten. She serves on the National Geographic Society's Committee on Research and Exploration, the World Bank's Targeted Research Program for Coral Reefs, and the Census of Marine Life's Coral Reef Initiative.

Reviews for Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures from the Census of Marine Life

Citizens of the Sea is not a book to be read alone. It is packed with facts and photographs that are so cool, so bizarre, and so downright amazing that you'll want to make sure you have some willing company to share them with.[...] Although you may find yourself reading Citizens of the Sea cover-to-cover regardless of your intentions, its gorgeous photos, one-page stories, and fast fact boxes also lend themselves to coffee table perusal. The book would be an excellent vehicle for inspiring older children to get excited about the ocean, but I would particularly recommend it for adults who want to rekindle their childlike wonder. Just don't read it alone! --Joanna Solins, CORAL Communications Associate <br> Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures from the Census of Marine Life by Nancy Knowlton is a new National Geographic production, and the perfect book for curling up with on a cloudy afternoon with a big pot of tea. The photos, of course, are mind blowing, and Nancy's acco


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