Growing up on the coast, I have always felt a connection to the ocean. I have seen such incredible things there, on the boundary between land and water. Yet the life and geography I experienced at the seaside was only a tiny glimpse into the amazing ocean world. From deep-sea yetis to vibrant coral reefs, the ocean is bursting with bizarre and beautiful sights. Come with me as we dive headfirst into Earth’s incredible oceans and uncover the secrets of their strange and mysterious depths, jess french.

CONTENTS What is an ocean? Oceans & seas The ocean in motion The ocean floor Layers of life Ancient oceans Exploring the ocean Ocean animals Invertebrates Jellyfish Octopuses Sharks & rays Fish Ocean reptiles Seabirds Ocean mammals Narwhals Living in the ocean Food web Hiding in plain sight Safety in numbers Working together Loving care Animals on the move Ocean habitats Coral reefs Seagrass meadows Kelp forests The open ocean Deep-sea dwellers Life under the ice Seashore Oceans & me How oceans help us Changing oceans Helping oceans Glossary Index Acknowledgments

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