2,387円 It’s time to go on an egg hunt. But not a chocolate egg hunt, or a chicken egg hunt – we’re going on a shark egg case hunt! Some sharks and their close relatives lay eggs, which are protected in egg cases that come in lots of shapes and sizes. Once a baby shark has wriggled out, these egg cases w...

3,100円 Every day, invisible plastic particles are entering our bodiesーthrough the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even the food we eat. These microscopic fragments, known as microplastics, are a silent and growing concern for human health and the environment. This book offers a clear, accessibl...

1,100円 Water is not just the cradle of lifeーit is also home to an extraordinary diversity of plant species that sustain ecosystems and human livelihoods alike. A Textbook of Aquatic Plants introduces readers to the fascinating world of freshwater and marine flora, exploring their structure, classificat...

12,269円 This book describes in detail the full larval series of ten common, economically important species of penaeid prawn in five genera, including Metapenaeus, Metapenaeopsis, Parapenaeopsis, Penaeus and Trachysalambria. Four Parapenaeopsis species are documented here for the first time. A synthesis o...

11,772円 Zoo Animal Welfare unpacks the different concepts of welfare in the zoo and aquarium, considering how enclosure design, nutrition, conservation activities, visitor engagement and daily husbandry all need to have a welfare focus to be relevant to the species being housed. The book provides the pra...

23,043円 Discover the cutting-edge field of marine biotechnology with this comprehensive guide, offering expert insights and real-world case studies demonstrating its wide range of applications. Marine biotechnology is a cutting-edge field leading to a more sustainable future through the extraction of bio...

10,280円 Maritime Asia, collectively bordered by the Pacific, Indian and Arctic Ocean, sources Asia’s food reserve, goods and ideas yet figures relatively lesser in global cultural production. Asia’s ‘great highways’ and ‘wide common’ of the sea function as routes for trade and commerce that underpins glo...

7,295円 This encyclopedic yet readable work from two of the greatest living experts on the subject is the most complete account ever published on the life histories of the astonishing array of fishes that live in, or pass through, the waters of the Strait of Georgia. The Strait of Georgia, British Columb...

3,973円 Reconceives whale songs as a sophisticated sonar system, revealing incredible insights into these creatures' intelligence and behavior. With breathtaking complexity and haunting beauty, the songs of whales have long fascinated scientists. Whales are the only mammals that can sing continuously for...

12,269円 This book presents a collection of the latest developments in halophile research over the last decade. The multi-themed volume captures emerging insights into halophilic microbes' diversity, physiology, and unique adaptation. The book emphasizes new advances in genomics, novel biomolecules, and e...

1,174円 Moisture, temperature, gravity. These are the ingredients that create the life story of the driest of Earth's continents. Heart of Ice takes the reader on a compelling journey across space and time, navigating entangled stories of ice and rock, humans, animals and other species, through the prism...

385円 National Geographic pairs gripping and gruesome stories of shark attacks with cutting edge research to illuminate a fascinating underwater world that few truly understand. Sharks are the world's most fascinating predatorsーcapable of detecting a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean a...