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The Ocean and Its Wonders

The Ocean and Its Wonders

Ballantyne, Robert Michael

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1169681832
ISBN13: 9781169681835
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Ocean And Its Wonders is a non-fiction book written by R.M. Ballantyne that explores the vast and mysterious world of the ocean. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of the ocean, including its geography, marine life, and the dangers that lurk beneath the surface.Throughout the book, Ballantyne shares his extensive knowledge of the ocean and its inhabitants, providing readers with fascinating insights into the world's largest and most diverse ecosystem. He describes the different types of marine creatures that inhabit the ocean, from tiny plankton to massive whales, and explains how they have adapted to life in the water.In addition to exploring the ocean's natural wonders, Ballantyne also discusses the human impact on the ocean, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change. He highlights the need for conservation efforts to protect the ocean and its inhabitants for future generations.The Ocean And Its Wonders is a beautifully written and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in marine biology, oceanography, or environmental science. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the incredible world that lies beneath the waves.The cause of the Gulf Stream has long been a subject of conjecture and dispute among philosophers. Some have maintained that the Mississippi river caused it; but this theory is upset by the fact that the stream is salt--salter even than the sea--while the river is fresh. Besides, the volume of water emptied into the Gulf of Mexico by that river is not equal to the THREE THOUSANDTH PART of that which issues from it in the form of the Gulf Stream.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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