Mysterious Oceans: A Series on Marine Life

Author: Pam Walker (USA) et al., translated by Li Leitian
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The vast oceanic zone, far from the continental shelf and shallow seas, constitutes the main body of the ocean, covering about 50% of the Earth's surface. It is home to approximately 100 million species, accounting for over 99% of all life on Earth. This book takes on the role of an "oceanic guide" to bring the mysterious oceanic zone into the readers' view and provide vivid analysis and explanation of its diverse life forms. It will explain the fascinating phenomena of "sea snow," "shrimp walls," and "whale songs" in the deep sea, describe the interesting symbiotic relationship between the "Venus's flower basket" sponge and krill, and showcase the spectacular scene of thousands of octopuses simultaneously laying eggs at a depth of 1,600 meters on the seabed—this is the exclusive discovery made by American marine scientists in July 2002, uncovering the "octopus hatchery."