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OverviewBased on the famed French explorer's film series, Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures, these are the definitive guides to America's 13 National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine National Monuments. Each instalment conducts a grand adventure through each of the four regions of the National Marine Sanctuary system, combining engaging descriptions, stunning photography, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Ocean Futures Society expedition team. Intelligent inquiries into the health of the world's oceans are provided along with an overview of several incredible underwater treasures. Conveying the beauty of the ocean and the specific measures being put into effect to preserve it, this inspirational collection also features detailed, practical information for planning visits to the sanctuaries. Included in this volume are the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, off Sapelo Island, Georgia; & Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jean-Michel Cousteau , Sylvia A Earle , Maia McGuirePublisher: Ocean Publishing Imprint: Ocean Publishing Dimensions: Width: 23.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 17.50cm Weight: 0.414kg ISBN: 9780982694015ISBN 10: 0982694016 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsOther books on the marine sanctuaries are technical and specialized. This attractive guide for lay readers will interest divers, photographers, tourists, conservationists, and marine biology buffs. Library Journal (February 1, 2011) Jean-Michel [Cousteau] is the authoritative servant on the sea for our generation and future generations. This incredible series will be beneficial in getting the word out about the importance of protecting our oceans and the marine life that call it home. --Robert Lyn Nelson, artist and environmentalist Author InformationJean-Michel Cousteau is a recipient of the Emmy award, the Peabody Award, the 7 d Or, and the Cable Ace Award. He has produced more than 80 films and is the executive producer of the television show Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures. He is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Sylvia A. Earle is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society, leader of the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, and chair of Google Earth advisory council for the ocean. She is a charter member of the Ocean Futures Society Advisory Board and the former chief scientist of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association. She is a founder of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She lives in Oakland, California. Maia McGuire is the Sea Grant Extension Agent for the University of FloridaSt. Augustine. She is a member of the Florida Marine Science Education Association and the National Marine Educators Association. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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