Modern Oceanography's Most Important Discoveries.
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the ocean? Thanks to modern marine research and cartography, we now have the answer to this age-old question. In this Atlas, readers will find a comprehensive overview of the findings of modern oceanography.
To date, this is the only cartographic work to document the ocean floor - from its mountains and volcanoes to its fracture zones and tectonic plates. Deep-sea charts of the oceans are complemented by relief maps which provide a pictorial view of the ocean floor.
Informative and accessible text describes marine life, mineral resources, shipping routes, marine transportation, ocean currents, winds, and climate zones.