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Creatures of the deep : in search of the sea's "monsters" and the world they live in / by Hoyt, Erich.(CARDINAL)322874;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Down through the layers -- Surface waters -- Middle waters -- Deep waters -- Deeper waters -- Deepest waters -- A fish-eat-fish world -- Planktonic dramas -- The cosmopolitan copepod -- Jellyfish: biding time -- Big sharks 1: the plankton strainers -- Dancing with squid -- Big sharks 2: the flesh eaters -- Down deep with dragonfish -- The web -- Trekking down the ridge -- The longest mountain chain in the world -- Creatures in the sulfur garden -- Farther along the ridge and back in time -- Black smokers and new life-forms.Award-winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt tells the riveting story of the discovery of the deep ocean. Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish and the huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep-sea vents, Hoyt embarks on a magical journey to the bottom of the sea, which is inhabited not by vicious monsters but by diverse species of pale starfish and mud-eating sea cucumbers. Roaming across the abyssal plains and descending deep-sea trenches, he presents as much about the character and charisma of these and other so-called monsters as about the extraordinary world in which they live.The deep sea is not one place but many, and the animals living in each of these marine habitats have developed fascinating and vital ecological relationships with one another. Hoyt unravels the complex predator-prey relationships, from "killer" copepods to battles among giant squid and sperm whales, presenting compelling portraits of animals that are superbly adapted denizens of a dark high-pressure world. There are life-forms, independent of sunlight and photosynthesis, that flourish around the hot, sulfurous deep-sea vents in the magnificent rift valley of the midocean ridge, the world's longest mountain range. Surviving in conditions that appear to be close to the very soup of primordial Earth, these microbes have become the basis for the latest research into the Earth's origins. Fully illustrated with fantastic underwater imagery, Creatures of the Deep will help you enjoy and appreciate the findings and the importance of deep-sea work in the coming decades. The 21st century may well be the era of deep-ocean discovery.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Marine animals.; Sea monsters.; Abyssal zone.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Deep Atlantic : life, death, and exploration in the abyss / by Ellis, Richard,1938-(CARDINAL)316481;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-376) and index.
Subjects: Abyssal zone; Marine biology;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The magnificent book of creatures of the abyss / by Hestermann, Bethanie,1986-author.(CARDINAL)409373; Hestermann, Josh,1983-author.(CARDINAL)409375; Walerczuk, Val,illustrator.(CARDINAL)414499;
"Filled with facts and bright, bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss takes young readers on a deep dive of adventure and exploration!"--IG990L
Subjects: Abyssal zone; Deep-sea animals;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Creatures of the deep : in search of the sea's monsters and the world they live in / by Hoyt, Erich,author.(CARDINAL)322874;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part one. Down through the layers ; The layers of the sea ; Surface waters: the Epipelagic (Euphotic) Zone ; Middle waters: the Mesopelagic (Disphotic) Zone ; Deep waters: the Bathypelagic (Aphotic) Zone ; Deeper waters: the Abyssopelagic Zone ; Deepest waters: the Hadal Zone -- Part two. A fish-eat-fish world ; Planktonic dramas ; The cosmopolitan copepod ; Jellyfish: biding time ; Big sharks 1: the plankton-strainers ; Dancing with squid ; Big sharks 2: the flesh-eaters ; Killer whale vs shark ; Down deep with dragonfish ; The web -- Part three. Trekking down the ridge ; The longest mountain chain in the world ; The world ocean floor ; Creatures in the sulfur garden ; Farther along the ridge and back in time ; Black smokers and new life-forms ; Life among the archaeans -- Part four. Counting the citizens of the sea ; The census of marine life ; Finding a place for ocean citizens to live ; Deciding on the kind of ocean we want or life among the jellyfish ; Epilogue.Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish, huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep-sea vents, Hoyt embarks on a magical journey roaming across the abyssal plains and descending into deep-sea trenches more than 20,000 feet down.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Abyssal zone.; Deep-sea animals.; Marine animals.; Marine ecology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Creatures of the deep : in search of the sea's monsters and the world they live in / by Hoyt, Erich,author.(CARDINAL)322874;
Includes bibliographical references (page 284) and index.In this updated and expanded edition of Creatures of the Deep, award winning nature and science writer Erich Hoyt gives readers a glimpse of the amazing variety of creatures found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Weaving together details from the latest scientific research about sharks, giant squid, dragonfish, huge tube worms, clams and tiny microbes of the deep sea vents, Hoyt embarks on a magical journey roaming across the abyssal plains and descending into deep sea trenches more than 20,000 feet down. Hoyt unravels the complex predator-prey relationships, from "killer" copepods to battles between giant squid and sperm whales, presenting compelling portraits of animals that are superbly adapted denizens of a dark high pressure world. There are life forms, independent of sunlight and photosynthesis, which flourish around the hot, sulfurous deep sea vents in the magnificent rift valley of the mid ocean ridge, the world's longest mountain range. Surviving in conditions that appear to be close to the very soup of primordial Earth, these microbes have become the basis for the latest research into Earth's origins. Fully illustrated with fantastic underwater imagery.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Deep-sea animals.; Deep-sea animals; Marine animals.; Marine animals; Sea monsters.; Abyssal zone.; Abyssal zone;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Barobiology and the experimental biology of the deep sea : proceedings of the first Symposium on High Pressure Aquarium Systems as Tools for the Study of the Biology of Deep Ocean Fauna and Associated Biological Problems / by Symposium on High Pressure Aquarium Systems as Tools for the Study of the Biology of Deep Ocean Fauna and Associated Biological Problems(1st :1972 :University of North Carolina?); Brauer, Ralph W.(CARDINAL)187376; National Science Foundation (U.S.)(CARDINAL)138156;
Includes bibliographies and indexes.
Subjects: National Sea Grant Program (U.S.); Hydrostatic pressure; Marine aquariums; Abyssal zone; Marine biology; Benthos;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Beasts from the deep / by Ralphs, Matt,author.(CARDINAL)839635; McKean, Kaley,illustrator.(CARDINAL)353369; Museum of Zoology (Cambridge, England);
The twilight zone : 660-3,300 feet -- The midnight zone : 3,300-13,100 feet -- The abyssal zone : 13,100-19,700 feet -- The hadal zone : 19,700-36,070 feet"Dive down and discover the world's strangest, scariest, and most magnificent sea creatures. From sharks that can live for 500 years, to fish with teeth so long they can't close their mouths. Discover hairy anglerfish, giant squid, goblin sharks, barreleyes, and many more unbelievable beasts from the deep ..."--Page 4 of cover.Ages 7-10.Grades 2-5.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Illustrated works.; Deep-sea fishes; Deep-sea animals; Marine animals;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 8
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Deep dive into deep sea : exploring the most mysterious levels of the ocean / by Flannery, Tim F.(Tim Fridtjof),1956-author.(CARDINAL)183044; Caldwell, Sam(Illustrator),illustrator.;
Ages 9-12 years."Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores the most remote and mysterious levels of Earth's oceans. Who is the giant squid's mortal enemy? Can you see ghosts in the deep sea? What in the world is a headless chicken monster? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he takes readers on a journey into the darkest depths of this unchartered realm to learn about the incredible creatures living there. Divided into sections that focus on the various depths of the ocean, readers can navigate their way through the sea while being guided by anecdotes from Tim's own personal experiences. From hairy sea devils and goblin sharks to entire ecosystems within whale carcasses, he uncovers fascinating and bizarre facts about this enchanting place and the slippery, scaly, and strange creatures that live there. Packed with vibrant illustrations and snappy engaging text, Deep Dive into Deep Sea will enthrall, enlighten, and capture the imaginations and passions of young oceanographers."--The ocean's zones -- Explorer spotlight -- Twilight zone -- Midnight zone -- Mid-ocean vents -- The abyss -- Whale and ship falls -- Trenches.IG1030L
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Illustrated works.; Marine animals; Fishes; Ocean;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 9
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Journey into the deep : discovering new ocean creatures / by Johnson, Rebecca L.(CARDINAL)282526;
Includes filmography (page 63), bibliographical references (pages 62-63), and index.Shallow edges -- Open water -- Deep slopes -- The dark zone -- Abyssal plains -- Mountains in the sea -- Ridges and vents -- The unfathomable deep -- Epilogue -- Scientists quoted in this book -- Glossary.Presents new animals discovered during a ten year project of documenting sea life, describing new species of such creatures as jellyfish, octopuses, squids, sea worms, and crabs, found along coral reefs, ocean mountain ranges, and in the dark zone.920LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Deep-sea animals; Deep-sea ecology; Deep-sea sounding; Scientific expeditions;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 18
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100 things you should know about deep ocean / by De la Bédoyère, Camilla.(CARDINAL)464726;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Deep-water wilderness -- The ocean zones -- In deep water -- The light zone -- The twilight zone -- Monster of the deep -- The dark zone -- The abyssal zone -- Glass in the abyss -- The hadal zone -- Muds and oozes -- Deep heat -- Deep-sea coral -- On the move -- Breathing and diving -- Glow in the dark -- Deep-sea food -- Anglerfish -- Hide and seek -- Searching the deep -- Sea changes.
Subjects: Ocean; Marine animals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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