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Hidden depths : atlas of the oceans

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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
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
256 p.
Note
  • Published in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Smithsonian Institution
  • "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
Contents
  • 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
Isbn
9780061345142
Instance
Label
Hidden depths : atlas of the oceans
Title
Hidden depths
Title remainder
atlas of the oceans
Title variation
Atlas of the oceans
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
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
Cataloging source
OLA
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1942-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Theberge, Albert E
  • Lautenbacher, Conrad Charles
  • United States
  • Smithsonian Institution
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Ocean
  • Ocean
  • Oceanography
  • Oceanographic instruments
  • Oceanography
  • Ocean bottom
  • Hydrothermal vents
  • Submarine topography
  • Oceanography
  • Ocean-atmosphere interaction
  • Climatic changes
  • Underwater exploration
  • Marine parks and reserves
  • Ocean circulation
  • Marine animals
  • Marine plants
  • Coral reef conservation
Label
Hidden depths : atlas of the oceans
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Published in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Smithsonian Institution
  • "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
Contents
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
Dimensions
31 cm.
Extent
256 p.
Isbn
9780061345142
Other physical details
ill., maps
Physical medium
paper
Specific material designation
atlas
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn182761686
  • (OCoLC)182761686
  • 1089933
Label
Hidden depths : atlas of the oceans
Publication
Note
  • Published in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Smithsonian Institution
  • "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
Contents
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
Dimensions
31 cm.
Extent
256 p.
Isbn
9780061345142
Other physical details
ill., maps
Physical medium
paper
Specific material designation
atlas
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn182761686
  • (OCoLC)182761686
  • 1089933

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