Deep Sea Creatures

Author : Jon Hackett,Seán Harrington
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780861969395

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Beasts of the Deep by Jon Hackett,Seán Harrington Pdf

Beasts of the Deep: Sea Creatures and Popular Culture offers its readers an in-depth and interdisciplinary engagement with the sea and its monstrous inhabitants; through critical readings of folklore, weird fiction, film, music, radio and digital games. Within the text there are a multitude of convergent critical perspectives used to engage and explore fictional and real monsters of the sea in media and folklore. The collection features chapters from a variety of academic perspectives; post- modernism, psychoanalysis, industrial-organisational analysis, fandom studies, sociology and philosophy are featured. Under examination are a wide range of narratives and media forms that represent, reimagine and create the Kraken, mermaids, giant sharks, sea draugrs and even the weird creatures of H.P. Lovecraft. Beasts of the Deep offers an expansive study of our sea-born fears and anxieties, that are crystallised in a variety of monstrous forms. Repeatedly the chapters in the collection encounter the contemporary relevance of our fears of the sea and its inhabitants – through the dehumanising media depictions of refugees in the Mediterranean to the encroaching ecological disasters of global warming, pollution and the threat of mass marine extinction.

Author : Melvin Berger
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613248600

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Dive! by Melvin Berger Pdf

Uses a submarine trip to the bottom of the sea to introduce various deep-sea creatures, including the angler fish, octopus, and sperm whale

Author : Erich Hoyt
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781770856493

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Weird Sea Creatures by Erich Hoyt Pdf

An illustrated look at the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the very deepest parts of the sea. Humans have always wondered, with a mixture of fear and fascination, what lurks beneath the surface in the depths of the ocean. In this book, Erich Hoyt introduces 50 of the oddest creatures you will ever meet in the sea. From the carnivorous comb jelly to the lantern-carrying deep-sea dragonfish, from a vampire squid with giant eyes to dancing jellyfish, Hoyt explores these peculiar conditions and their equally peculiar environment. These creatures have adapted to lack of light and, using sound pulses (echolocation) or light-producing organs and pigment cells (emitting light via bioluminescence), they are able to communicate without giving their location away to predators. These stunning, captivating photographs weren't taken from the portholes of submarines. Photographers David Shale, Solvin Zanki and Jeff Rotman worked with oceanography institutes, museums and the BBC Natural History Unit, taking long cruises across the ocean to record and try to understand these little-studied residents of the deep sea. To capture the creatures for observation, a net was lowered far beneath the surface. As soon as the trawl was hauled aboard, the photographers would race to transfer the most unusual animals to fresh seawater aquariums in a chilled laboratory on board. These pages let readers gaze into strange, wild eyes and study faces with toothless or crooked smiles that witness the fruits of deep-sea evolution. Informative captions explain what the patterns of lights on their bodies are "saying" to others in their absolutely dark world. The wonder and extraordinary weirdness of what lives in the deep seas, so far away from us and yet so close, will become more familiar with this book.

Author : Erich Hoyt
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 022810467X

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Strange Sea Creatures by Erich Hoyt Pdf

"A young wunderpus octopus, staring you right in the eye, is the perfect choice for the opening spread of Eric Hoyt's latest book celebrating the oceans' wonders... Page after page, we see the surprising shapes, colors and intricate details of secretive animals -- many in their juvenile forms -- that dash to the surface on nocturnal forays. Hoyt's curated collection of images from various underwater photographers continues into the deep twilight zone and onto the seabed, showcasing the mesmerizing range of life far beneath the waves." --BBC Wildlife Magazine Marine researchers are discovering new ocean creatures every day, from the warm surface water to the deepest seabed. From the author of Creatures of the Deep and other books about the ocean and the creatures that live there, comes this updated softcover edition about some of the most unusual marine life forms. The book organizes the creatures into three parts based on where they live in the ocean. Informative captions accompany the 90 gorgeous photographs of otherworldly creatures. Part 1. Surface Waters of the Ocean at Night: The Blackwater Vertical Migrators In images taken by dedicated blackwater photographers Linda Ianniello and Susan Mears, these mostly larval creatures haunt the near-surface waters making vertical migrations every night to feed. Part 2. Middle to Deep Dark Waters: Masters of the Language of Light In this perpetual night, survival is a matter of being able to understand and process light signals, some in different colors, some flashing, some faint -- the most sophisticated use of bioluminescence on Earth. The sea creatures here are small with big eyes and even larger mouths with extraordinarily sharp teeth. Part 3. The Continental Shelf to the Abyssal Plain: The Bottom Dwellers This bottom of the sea has fewer fish, and is populated by such alien-like creatures as no-eyed or tripod fish, sea cucumbers, as well as basket stars, crabs, and worms with species varying by depth and location. The photographs were taken in the ocean by expert divers and submariners, most of whom are both scientists and underwater photographers. The images display the creatures vividly against a background as black as the ocean depths.

Author : Roxanne Troup
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781978513730

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Deep-Sea Creatures by Roxanne Troup Pdf

Students will journey into the deep and have a glimpse of what life is like in the most unexplored place on Earth: the ocean. Through amazing photographs and lively text, readers will learn about fish with transparent heads and worms that resemble tubes of lipstick. They will discover how marine creatures survive without light and how they adapt as hunters, farmers, and deep-sea recycling centers. Students will solve a sea-monster mystery that haunted mankind for centuries. This essential book entertains as it educates about the importance of exploring and protecting our oceans.

Author : Peter Batson,Brian Batson
Publisher : Tangerine Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0545085047

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Creatures of the Deep by Peter Batson,Brian Batson Pdf

Enter the deep, and discover strange creatures and awesome facts about the deepest places on Earth. In this incredible 48-page book, you'll take a look inside a world that science is only just beginning to understand!

Author : Clarence P. Idyll
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Abyssal zone
ISBN : UOM:39076005282251

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Abyss by Clarence P. Idyll Pdf

Author : Edith Widder
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780349011226

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Below the Edge of Darkness by Edith Widder Pdf

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean in this 'thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure' (New York Times) LONGLISTED FOR THE SNHN NATURAL HISTORY BOOK PRIZE Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery during college caused her to go temporarily blind, she became fascinated by light as well as the power of optimism. Below the Edge of Darkness explores the depths of the planet's oceans as Widder seeks to understand bioluminescence, one of the most important and widely used forms of communication in nature. In the process, she reveals hidden worlds and a dazzling menagerie of behaviours and animals. Alongside Widder, we experience life-and-death equipment malfunctions and witness breakthroughs in technology and understanding, all of it set against a growing awareness of the deteriorating health of our largest and least understood ecosystem. 'A vivid account of ocean life' ROBIN MCKIE, GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY 'Edie's story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration and groundbreaking research. She's done things I dream of doing' JAMES CAMERON 'A book of marvels, marvellously written' RICHARD DAWKINS

Author : Rebecca L. Johnson
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512457629

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Journey into the Deep by Rebecca L. Johnson Pdf

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have you ever wondered what mysteries the ocean holds? Prepare to explore the ocean from sunlit shallows to the deepest, darkest depths. Along the way, you'll meet many incredible creatures that are brand new to science. Dive to a coral reef and spot a new species of pygmy octopus. Travel deeper and discover fragile, nearly transparent jellies as they drift past. Then head down into a world of eternal night. You'll encounter animals that make their own light and zombie worms that feast on the bones of dead whales. Your adventure is based on the real journeys of scientists involved in the Census of Marine Life. From 2000 to 2010, more than two thousand researchers from eighty-two countries carried out the most extensive investigation of ocean life ever attempted. Author Rebecca L. Johnson takes readers to research sites around the globe, showing how ocean scientists do their work. Stunning photographs throughout bring readers face-to-face with some of the most mesmerizing creatures on Earth.

Author : Laura Marsh
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426312823

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National Geographic Readers: Weird Sea Creatures by Laura Marsh Pdf

Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the sea. This level two reader uses easy-to-grasp language that will keep children intrigued and learning on every page. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1048-5 , $13.90/$15.95 Can

Author : Erich Hoyt
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781770855588

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Creatures of the Deep by Erich Hoyt Pdf

Praise for the first edition: "More than a picture book ... Hoyt's elegant writing provides both the historical background for deep-sea exploration and an ecological perspective on life in the ocean's depths." -- American Scientist "A magnificent bestiary ... and a reminder of how little we actually know about the seas surrounding us." -- Popular Science Winner, Outstanding Nonfiction Book of the Year -- American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc., New York In this updated and expanded edition of Creatures of the Deep, award-winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt gives readers a glimpse of the amazing variety of creatures found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish, huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep-sea vents, Hoyt embarks on a magical journey roaming across the abyssal plains and descending into deep-sea trenches more than 20,000 feet down. Hoyt unravels the complex predator-prey relationships, from "killer" copepods to battles between giant squid and sperm whales, presenting compelling portraits of animals that are superbly adapted denizens of a dark high-pressure world. There are life forms, independent of sunlight and photosynthesis, which flourish around the hot, sulfurous deep-sea vents in the magnificent rift valley of the mid-ocean ridge, the world's longest mountain range. Surviving in conditions that appear to be close to the very soup of primordial Earth, these microbes have become the basis for the latest research into Earth's origins. Fully illustrated with fantastic underwater imagery.

Author : Kelly Gaffney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1474718884

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Unusual Deep-sea Creatures by Kelly Gaffney Pdf

Author : Rachel Poliquin
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781771389181

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The Strangest Thing in the Sea by Rachel Poliquin Pdf

A wonderfully weird book about the strangest creatures in the sea. A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? Not everything is as it seems in this fascinating exploration of bizarre sea animals. Each creature is introduced with intriguing art and text, and the question, “Am I the strangest thing in the sea?” Open the gatefold, and the actual creature in its habitat and a full description appear, along with the answer: No, it’s not the strangest thing in the sea. That is, until the last creature, which is the strangest. But what could it be? What’s cooler than bizarre things that are real? Kids will want to dive right in!

Author : Deborah Kovacs,Kate Madin
Publisher : Viking Juvenile
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Deep-sea animals
ISBN : UOM:49015002638642

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Beneath Blue Waters by Deborah Kovacs,Kate Madin Pdf

Hypothetical scientific tours of the ocean depths present information on the mysterious creatures that live there.

Author : Carl Wieland
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0890514240

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Dragons of the Deep by Carl Wieland Pdf

"Monsters" once swam through Earth's oceans, and they were likely the inspiration for ancient sightings by mariners who described fantastic encounters on the open seas. In this colorful new book, Dr. Carl Wieland's laymen-friendly descriptions are complemented by beautiful illustrations. Readers will be amazed that these complex, huge beasts actually lived. This book provides a thoroughly biblical analysis, insisting that these "dragons of the sea" came into existence during the Creation Week as outlined in Genesis. Dragons of the Deep is totally evolution free, explaining the facts about fossils from a biblical perspective--Answers In Genesis.