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Author
Series
Great Courses volume 17
Language
English
Description
Trace the path of energy and food through oceanic ecosystems, which have a far higher turnover of biomass than the terrestrial equivalents. As a result, most of what grows in the oceans is very quickly consumed. Learn why warm, temperate seas are often nutrient-poor compared with polar waters.
Author
Series
Life in the World's Oceans volume 29
Language
English
Description
Our high-tech use of the ocean for food, transportation, and energy has far-reaching effects, particularly on certain species. Focusing on issues from noise pollution to microplastics, we can mitigate our impact to provide better futures for ourselves as well as for marine life. The work begins with understanding the extent of our true impacts.
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Saltwater crocodile: A giant saltwater crocodile wanders into freezing waters so the Octonauts try to return the predator to its warm water home -- Decorator crab: When important objects go missing from their ship, the Octonauts stake out the thief who turns out to be a decorator crab, stealing their things to decorate his shell -- Giant spider crab: Kwazii is frightened when he spots a giant underwater spider, but it turns out to be a very old spider...
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Dive into adventure with the favorite underwater explorers, the Octonauts! Join brave Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii and medic Peso Penguin, along with the other Octonauts as they explore the world's oceans, rescue the creatures who live there and protect their habitats above and below the waves!
Series
Language
English
Description
Join the Octonauts as they embark on not one, not two, but twelve rescue missions! From attempting to dive deep into the abyssal zone to encountering a school of toothy barracudas to Barnacles seeking guidance from a mysterious sea turtle. It's time to sound the Octo-alert!
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Join the Octonauts as they explore hidden depths of the Midnight Zone! Peso must conquer his fears to treat a Vampire Squid! Dashi and Inkling go head to head with hungry Gulper Eels! Then, Barnacles, Kwazii and crew must rescue sea creatures before an underwater volcano erupts!
Series
Language
English
Description
Cookiecutter sharks: Captain Barnacles and the crew investigate why mysterious holes have started to appear in their equipment -- Lost lemon shark: The underwater explorers go in search of a lemon shark that has hurt its nose and is struggling to find its way home -- Dwarf lantern shark: Captain Barnacles and the team try to find an injured dwarf lantern shark -- Giant jelly: The crew tries to rescue Peso when he becomes trapped inside a giant jelly...
10) Finding Dory
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin, and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them, with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! Dive into the movie overflowing with unforgettable characters, dazzling animation, and gallons of fun!
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