Blowfish's Oceanopedia paperback english - 01 March 2019
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| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| ISBN 13 | 9781786492425 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786492423 |
| Book Subtitle | 291 Extraordinary Things You Didn't Know About The Sea |
| Book Description | A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017 From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom "The Blowfish" Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos and vintage line drawings, Blowfish's Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans and the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit them. |
| Editorial Review | Packed with proper science, brought alive by marine biologist, Tom "the Blowfish" Hird's entertainingly blokey turn of phrase. * BBC Wildlife Magazine * Amazing facts for ocean-lovers. * New Scientist (Gift Pick 2017) * Thoroughly entertaining and enlightening. Packed with first-hand experiences and fascinating facts, this is the most accessible encyclopaedia you'll ever read! * Miranda Krestovnikoff, wildlife presenter and RSPB President * A marine marvel... Tom Hird applies his boundless enthusiasm to give us a smorgasbord of bite-sized oceanic and fishy facts. * Brian Clegg, author of The Universe Inside You * A lively, sumptuous cornucopia of all things oceanic. Who knew a squid could fly, or that hagfish drown their prey in slime? * Jonathan Balcombe, author of What a Fish Knows * |
| About the Author | Tom 'the Blowfish' Hird is a marine biologist, who knows almost everything there is to know about the world's ocean ecosystems. An ardent marine conservationist, he is an experienced scuba diver with a Divemaster qualification. He has made many TV appearances, including Fishing Impossible, Blue Peter, Sunday Brunch and This Morning. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird |
| Publication Date | 01 March 2019 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
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