Ocean Anatomy

Take a deep drive into the wonders of the sea with Julia Rothman's bestselling illustrated ocean guide. Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.  Also available in Julia Rothman's Anatomy series: Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy,Nature Anatomy Notebook, and Wildlife Anatomy.

Julia Rothman is a highly acclaimed contemporary illustrator and author of many best-selling books, including Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Ocean Anatomy, Food Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Wildlife Anatomy, and Insect Anatomy. Her illustrated column, Scratch, ran for five years in the Sunday New York Times. Clients for her illustrations and pattern designs include Target, the Washington Post, MTA Arts & Design, and more.  She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Introduction 1  A Drop in the Ocean     The Earth Is Ocean-Unique     World Ocean     Why Is the Ocean Salty?     Speed of Sound     Pangea     Trade Winds     Features of the Ocean Floor     Tides     Ocean Currents     Waves     Rogue Waves     Ocean Depth Waves 2  Plenty of Fish in the Sea     Ocean Food Chain     Sun-Lit Producers     Bioluminescence     Anatomy of a Fish     Fish Facts     Schooling Fish     Predatory Fish     Anatomy of a Shark     Sharks by Size     Sharks     Rays     Anatomy of a Jellyfish     Jellyfish Facts     Lifecycle of a Jellyfish     Deep Sea Creatures 3  A Whale of a Time     Anatomy of a Whale     Whales by Size     Bubble-Net Feeding     Anatomy of a Dolphin     Dolphin vs. Porpoise     Echolocation     Dolphin Species     Orcas     Threatened Whales     Manatees 4  Life's a Beach     Sand     Anatomy of a Beach     Tide Pools     Tidal Zone Ecosystem     Shell Shapes     Anatomy of a Shell     So Many Shells     Seaweed     Kelp Forest     Barnacles     Razor Clams     Shore Birds     Ocean Birds     Inshore Fish     Anatomy of a Crab     Tiny & Giant Crabs     Hermit Crabs     Anatomy of a Snail     Anatomy of a Scallop 5  Dive In!     The Ocean Floor     Sea Cucumber     Tripod Fish     Hunting Together: Grouper and Moray Eels     Basket Starfish     Anatomy of an Octopus     Inside an Octopus     Squid vs. Cuttlefish     Squid     Cuttlefish     Nautilus     Pearls     Anatomy of a Lobster     Lobsters     Shrimps & Prawns     Anatomy of a Shrimp     Starfish     Anemones     Sea Turtle Identification     Sea Turtles     Great Migrations 6  Reef Madness     Coral Reefs     Reef Zones     Coral Polyps     Coral     Fish in Coral Reefs     The Great Barrier Reef     Anatomy of a Sea Horse     Sponges     Sea Grass     Nudibranch 7  Chill Out     Sea Ice     Life under the Ice     Glaciers     Icebergs     Sea Lion vs. Seal     Narwhals     Penguins     Penguin Size Comparison     Polar Bears 8  From Sea to Shining Sea     Low-Impact Fishing     High-Impact Fishing     Lighthouses     Moving Cape Hatteras Lighthouse     Studying the Ocean     Studying the Sea with Alvin     Commerce on the Seas     Our Imperial Oceans     Climate Change in Numbers     Some Good News Bibliography Recommended Reading