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Ocean Sounds is a podcast that offers a tranquil escape into the serene world of the ocean. Immerse yourself in the soothing symphony of waves gently crashing, distant seagulls calling, and the rhythmic ebb and flow of the tides. Whether you're seeking a moment of peace, a backdrop for meditation, or simply a way to unwind, this podcast provides the perfect coastal ambiance. Curated by the relaxation experts at OceanSounds.com, each episode brings you closer to the calming embrace of the sea, anytime, anywhere.

In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because of it. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean's complex system.

Kids love the ocean - it’s mysterious and unknown, home to monsters of the imagination and some of the most fascinating life forms on the planet. But while many grown-ups might love being by or on the sea, how much do we actually know about the world beneath the waves? In this follow-up to A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs, evolutionary biologist, Professor Ben Garrod, takes the listener on an oceanic journey from the beginning of life on Earth to the present day, discovering what the ocean actually is and why it’s so important in the evolutionary history of life.

The ocean is never separate from human life. Oceanography is a marine science podcast about what we know, how we know it, and what we choose to do with that knowledge.Hosted by science communicator Clark Marchese, the show brings researchers, conservationists, policymakers, Indigenous knowledge holders, advocates, and storytellers into conversations that move from discovery to decision-making. We follow whale calls into the deep sea, trace pollution from land to water, visit research vessels and international summits, and ask how ocean science can inform policy that genuinely serves people and...

Travelling the circumference of the truly gigantic Pacific, Simon Winchester tells the story of the world’s largest body of water, and – in matters economic, political and military – the ocean of the future. The Pacific is a world of tsunamis and Magellan, of the Bounty mutiny and the...

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the waves as we meet some of the world’s most beautiful creatures and explore their mysterious habitats. We'll be hearing stories about life under the water, and speaking to the incredible people dedicating their lives to the oceans. In this series, wildlife filmmaker and photographer Hannah Stitfall embarks on a voyage aboard the Arctic Sunrise, joining the Greenpeace team in their fight for these ecosystems and to celebrate all the good that is being done to protect them. Go to @oceanspod on TikTok and Instagram, to see some highlights from our...

Revised, updated, and expanded with the latest interpretations and fossil discoveries, the second edition of Oceans of Kansas adds new twists to the fascinating story of the vast inland sea that engulfed central North America during the Age of Dinosaurs. Giant sharks, marine reptiles called mosasaurs, pteranodons, and birds with teeth all flourished in and around these shallow waters. Their abundant and well-preserved remains were sources of great excitement in the scientific community when first discovered in the 1860s and continue to yield exciting discoveries 150 years later.

This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. The book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life - whether in our medicine, culture or folklore - in often surprising and unexpected ways...

As a young boy, the author took part in collecting specimens for his father. Fifty years later, he was asked to join a team from the same institution studying the state of sea life in the Bahamian waters where he grew up, as measured against his father’s benchmark. The first of the sea changes presented in this eloquent book stems from climate change and is the drastic transformation of ocean life due to global warming - but there are more.

Read by the author, Emily Cunningham. How can we save the ocean? And how can the ocean save us? From protecting nesting sea turtles on the beaches of Sri Lanka and deep-sea diving in the icy waters of Antarctica to taking school children in England to see the sea for the first time...

'Will keep you on the edge of your seat from its first page to its last page' - Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel 'This book is the work of a master scientist and storyteller. It will make you see sharks in a new way: not as blood-thirsty monsters that we...

The Beach Sounds podcast is your gateway to a tranquil escape into the soothing world of the beach. Immerse yourself in the gentle rhythm of waves breaking on the shore, the relaxing ambiance of picturesque relaxing beach, and the serene ebb and flow of the tides. Whether you're looking for a moment of calm, a meditative backdrop, or simply a way to unwind, the Beach Sounds podcast delivers the perfect coastal ambiance. Crafted by the relaxation experts at BeachSounds.com, every episode invites you to experience the peacefulness of the beach, wherever you are, whenever you need it.

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018 WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017 The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers. The book looks at the pattern of their lives, their habitats, the threats they face and the passions they inspire – beautifully...

Offering innovative ideas for protecting coastlines and cleaning the toxic seas, Scales insists we need more ethical and sustainable fisheries and must prevent the other existential threat of deep-sea mining, which could significantly alter life on earth. Inspiring us all to maintain a sense of awe and wonder at the majesty beneath the waves, she urges us to fight for the better future that still exists for the Anthropocene ocean.

Part odyssey, part pilgrimage, this epic personal narrative follows the author’s exploration of coasts, islands, reefs, and the sea’s abyssal depths. Scientist and fisherman Carl Safina takes readers on a global journey of discovery, probing for truth about the world’s changing seas, deftly weaving adventure, science, and political analysis.

The open ocean, far from the shore and miles above the seafloor, is a vast and formidable habitat that is home to the most abundant life on our planet, from giant squid and jellyfish to anglerfish with bioluminescent lures that draw prey into their toothy mouths. Into the Great Wide Ocean takes listeners inside the peculiar world of the seagoing scientists who are providing tantalizing new insights into how the animals of the open ocean solve the problems of their existence.

This volume, aimed at the general audience, presents life and times of the amazing animals that inhabited Earth more than 500 million years ago. The Cambrian Period was a critical time in Earth's history. During this immense span of time nearly every modern group of animals appeared. Although life had been around for more than 2 million millennia, Cambrian rocks preserve the record of the first appearance of complex animals with eyes, protective skeletons, antennae, and complex ecologies.

Into the Deep is your gateway into Earth's last unexplored frontier: the ocean. With 10 captivating chapters that unravel the deep sea's most astonishing, mysterious, and mind-bending phenomena, this book is crafted for curious minds of all ages. Whether you're a budding marine biologist, a lifelong ocean lover, or someone who marvels at the wonders of nature, this journey into the abyss will leave you awestruck.

Brought to you by Penguin. A transporting exploration of the deep sea, and how our planet’s strangest, most ancient and astonishing creatures have urgent relevance to cutting-edge science today. Hundred-year-old giant clams, coral kingdoms the size and shape of cities, and jellyfish that glow...

Ocean Sounds in Stereo: Immersive Ocean Waves for Sleep, Relaxation, Meditation, and Stress Relief delivers rich, spacious recordings of rolling waves, gentle surf, and calming coastal ambience. The stereo sound creates a more immersive listening experience, helping you feel surrounded by the peaceful rhythm of the ocean. Use these soothing ocean sounds while sleeping, meditating, studying, working, relaxing, or creating a calm atmosphere at home. Each episode is designed to help reduce distractions, ease stress, support deep rest, and bring the natural serenity of the sea into your daily ...