Hidden depths : atlas of the oceans.
Atlas developed by NOAA and the Smithsonian Institution devoted to ocean education and literacy, a product of a partnership to develop the Ocean Hall in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The atlas covers a comprehensive range of subjects from the physical ocean to current conservation efforts, and challenges to address to ensure a productive future for the ocean. The conservation chapter introduced marine protected areas, provides an overview of MPAs worldwide, and addresses coral reef conservation, sustainable fisheries, protection of marine mammals and turtles, and the National Marine Sanctuary System.
Record details
- ISBN: 0061345148
- ISBN: 9780061345142
- Physical Description: 256 pages : illustrations, maps
- Publisher: New York, NY : HarperCollins, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Coordination of authors and NOAA editorial input: Captain Albert E. Theberge, NOAA Corps (Retired), NOAA Central Library; Foreword: Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., U.S Navy (Retired), Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator"--Acknowledgment.Published in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Smithsonian Institution.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Foreword -- Atlas of the oceans -- The ocean floor -- Ocean zones -- Water and seawater -- Water movement and circulation -- Oceans and the climate -- Oceans and the weather -- Dynamic coasts -- Natural hazards -- The poles -- Vital ecosystems -- Exploring the oceans -- Human interaction -- Conservation -- The Future -- Afterword -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgments.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 551.46 HID (Text) | 36015000685327 | Adult Nonfiction Oversize | Available | - |
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Summary:
Atlas developed by NOAA and the Smithsonian Institution devoted to ocean education and literacy, a product of a partnership to develop the Ocean Hall in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The atlas covers a comprehensive range of subjects from the physical ocean to current conservation efforts, and challenges to address to ensure a productive future for the ocean. The conservation chapter introduced marine protected areas, provides an overview of MPAs worldwide, and addresses coral reef conservation, sustainable fisheries, protection of marine mammals and turtles, and the National Marine Sanctuary System.
