Science And The Sea

Author : Margaret Deacon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351901581

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Scientists and the Sea, 1650–1900 by Margaret Deacon Pdf

Scientists and the Sea is a history of how the scientific study of the sea has developed over a period of nearly 2500 years. Beginning with the speculations of Greek philosophers it carries the story forward, showing how curiosity about the ocean appeared in many different forms and locations before, in the late 19th century, the first deep-sea researches heralded the foundation of the science known today as oceanography. Originally published in 1971, this book has never been superseded as the most comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment of the emergence of marine science within the western scientific tradition. After three introductory chapters dealing with knowledge up to the Renaissance, the main part of the work shows how pioneers of scientific observation at sea during the 17th and 18th centuries made notable discoveries, but that it was not until the middle of the 19th century when, aided by the advance of technology, scientists were able to undertake the first explorations of the ocean depths. This second edition contains a new introduction and bibliography.

Author : Ellen Prager
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226678741

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Chasing Science at Sea by Ellen Prager Pdf

To the average office-dweller, marine scientists seem to have the good life: cruising at sea for weeks at a time, swimming in warm coastal waters, living in tropical paradises. But ocean scientists who go to sea will tell you that it is no vacation. Creature comforts are few and the obstacles seemingly insurmountable, yet an abundance of wonder and discovery still awaits those who take to the ocean. Chasing Science at Sea immerses readers in the world of those who regularly go to sea—aquanauts living underwater, marine biologists seeking unseen life in the deep ocean, and the tall-ship captains at the helm, among others—and tells the fascinating tale of what life—and science—is like at the mercy of Mother Nature. With passion and wit, well-known marine scientist Ellen Prager shares her stories as well as those of her colleagues, revealing that in the field ingenuity and a good sense of humor are as essential as water, sunblock, and GPS. Serendipity is invaluable, and while collecting data is the goal, sometimes just getting back to shore means success. But despite the physical hardship and emotional duress that come with the work, optimism and adventure prompt a particularly hardy species of scientist to return again and again to the sea. Filled with firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs of dealing with the extreme forces of nature and the unpredictable world of the ocean, Chasing Science at Sea is a unique glimpse below the water line at what it is like and why it is important to study, explore, and spend time in one of our planet’s most fascinating and foreign environments.

Author : Natascha Adamowsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317317203

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The Mysterious Science of the Sea, 1775–1943 by Natascha Adamowsky Pdf

The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.

Author : Challenger Society,Edgar Johnson Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Marine animals
ISBN : UCSD:31822012311536

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Science of the Sea by Challenger Society,Edgar Johnson Allen Pdf

Author : Antony Adler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674972018

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Neptune's Laboratory by Antony Adler Pdf

We have long been fascinated with the oceans and sought "to pierce the profundity" of their depths. But the history of marine science also tells us a lot about ourselves. Antony Adler explores the ways in which scientists, politicians, and the public have invoked ocean environments in imagining the fate of humanity and of the planet.

Author : Vicky Cullen
Publisher : Woods Hole Oceanographic Insitution
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Marine biology
ISBN : 1880224097

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Down to the Sea for Science by Vicky Cullen Pdf

Author : William Seaman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128225820

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Structure in the Sea by William Seaman Pdf

Structure in the Sea: The Science, Technology and Effects of Purpose-Built Reefs and Related Surfaces provides a review of the history, development, status and emerging trends in research, technology and applications of artificial reef habitats and sea floor structures. The book helps readers understand, utilize and add to the research of modern reef deployment efforts, presenting a guide to equip stakeholders requiring technical foundations and best practices. Topics include materials, designs and construction methods, along with the ecology of these structures, including key aspects of the life history of plants and animals associated with artificial reefs. Rigorous research addressing ecological, economic and engineering questions, coupled with the innovative deployment of structures worldwide by diverse stakeholders, have created a synergy that makes the book a valuable synthesis and analysis for this growing subject. Thus, its broad audience includes marine (coastal and ocean) environmental sciences, including aquatic ecologists, those working in ocean sustainability and conservation, benthic habitat and coral reef restoration practitioners, and more. Presents a new perspective on how we might save natural wonders under threat Provides a representation of reefs, showing the economic and humanitarian value of these natural ecosystems Unlocks potentials for solutions for conservation by including global case studies

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0241631343

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The Science of the Ocean by Anonim Pdf

Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea An informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, The Science of the Ocean book brings the riches of the underwater world onto the printed page. Astounding photography reveals an abundance of life, from microscopic plankton to great whales, seaweed to starfish. Published in association with the Natural History Museum, the book explores every corner of the oceans, from coral reefs and mangrove swamps to deep ocean trenches. Along the way, and with the help of clear, simple illustrations, it explains how life has adapted to the marine environment, revealing for example how a stonefish delivers its lethal venom and how a sponge sustains itself by sifting food from passing currents. It also examines the physical forces and processes that shape the oceans, from global circulation systems and tides to undersea volcanoes and tsunamis. To most of us, the marine world is out of reach. But with the help of photography and the latest technology, The Science of the Ocean brings us up close to animals, plants, and other living things that inhabit a fantastic and almost incomprehensibly beautiful other dimension.

Author : Alanna Mitchell
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781551993416

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Sea Sick by Alanna Mitchell Pdf

All life — whether on land or in the sea — depends on the oceans for two things: • Oxygen. Most of Earth’s oxygen is produced by phytoplankton in the sea. These humble, one-celled organisms, rather than the spectacular rain forests, are the true lungs of the planet. • Climate control. Our climate is regulated by the ocean’s currents, winds, and water-cycle activity. Sea Sick is the first book to examine the current state of the world’s oceans — the great unexamined ecological crisis of the planet — and the fact that we are altering everything about them; temperature, salinity, acidity, ice cover, volume, circulation, and, of course, the life within them. Alanna Mitchell joins the crews of leading scientists in nine of the global ocean’s hotspots to see firsthand what is really happening around the world. Whether it’s the impact of coral reef bleaching, the puzzle of the oxygen-less dead zones such as the one in the Gulf of Mexico, or the shocking implications of the changing Ph balance of the sea, Mitchell explains the science behind the story to create an engaging, accessible yet authoritative account.

Author : Margaret Deacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:916215150

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Scientists and the sea 1650-1900 by Margaret Deacon Pdf

Author : David Pugh,P. L. Woodworth,Philip Woodworth
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107028197

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Sea-Level Science by David Pugh,P. L. Woodworth,Philip Woodworth Pdf

This book explores sea-level change on timescales from hours to centuries, its processes and its measurement techniques, for graduate students, researchers and policy-makers.

Author : Jonathan White
Publisher : Trinity University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781595348067

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Tides by Jonathan White Pdf

In Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White takes readers across the globe to discover the science and spirit of ocean tides. In the Arctic, White shimmies under the ice with an Inuit elder to hunt for mussels in the dark cavities left behind at low tide; in China, he races the Silver Dragon, a twenty-five-foot tidal bore that crashes eighty miles up the Qiantang River; in France, he interviews the monks that live in the tide-wrapped monastery of Mont Saint-Michel; in Chile and Scotland, he investigates the growth of tidal power generation; and in Panama and Venice, he delves into how the threat of sea level rise is changing human culture—the very old and very new. Tides combines lyrical prose, colorful adventure travel, and provocative scientific inquiry into the elemental, mysterious paradox that keeps our planet’s waters in constant motion. Photographs, scientific figures, line drawings, and sixteen color photos dramatically illustrate this engaging, expert tour of the tides.

Author : Margaret Deacon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351901574

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Scientists and the Sea, 1650–1900 by Margaret Deacon Pdf

Scientists and the Sea is a history of how the scientific study of the sea has developed over a period of nearly 2500 years. Beginning with the speculations of Greek philosophers it carries the story forward, showing how curiosity about the ocean appeared in many different forms and locations before, in the late 19th century, the first deep-sea researches heralded the foundation of the science known today as oceanography. Originally published in 1971, this book has never been superseded as the most comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment of the emergence of marine science within the western scientific tradition. After three introductory chapters dealing with knowledge up to the Renaissance, the main part of the work shows how pioneers of scientific observation at sea during the 17th and 18th centuries made notable discoveries, but that it was not until the middle of the 19th century when, aided by the advance of technology, scientists were able to undertake the first explorations of the ocean depths. This second edition contains a new introduction and bibliography.

Author : Dominic Walliman,Ben Newman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03
Category : Ocean
ISBN : 1912497123

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Professor Astro Cat's Deep Sea Voyage by Dominic Walliman,Ben Newman Pdf

Where did the oceans come from? Can you take a submarine to the bottom of the sea? What exactly is a coral reef? Learn about ocean creatures big and small, and how humans explore the underwater world in this incredible illustrated book on the depths of the sea. Join your helpful guide, Professor Astro Cat, as he takes a dive from the seashore all the way to the ocean floor. From whales to deep-sea vents, there's so much to discover on this Deep-Sea Voyage.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:727240251

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Ocean; a General Account of the Science of the Sea by Anonim Pdf