Erscheint: September 2026
Buch (Hardcover): Fachbuch
Extraordinary Seaweeds
The hidden lives of the ocean's architects
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Verlag:
Greenfinch Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35163759
EAN: 9781529427431
Erscheint: September 2026
Versand: Kostenlos
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Beschreibung
"What a glorious book. A watery compendium of seaweeds, gathered like a marine bouquet, with extravagant, suggestive names - Killer Alga, Red Chenille Weed, Peacock's Tail, Erect Clublet, Mermaid's Wine Glass - arrayed in their weird and wonderful variety, and described with Dr Juliet Brodie's lively, personable and informative narrative. Extraordinary Seaweeds is a scientific fairytale of the sea, made all the more beautiful by the reality of the organisms it presents, and by illustrations which would put any surrealist artist to shame in their depiction of such exquisite alien life forms. ". Philip Hoare (author of. Leviathan, or, The Whale). "A richly illustrated and beautifully written book that entertains you with the wonders, beauty and value of seaweeds. From their fascinating history and diverse ecology, through to their uses as human food or medicines, this is one of those rare books that anyone interested in natural history simply must have for their library. ". John Long (author of. The Secret History of Sharks). "What a beautiful, educational and entertaining book. ". Tristan Gooley (author of. The Natural Navigator and. The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs). Dive into the mysterious and captivating world of seaweeds. Marine algae. form one of the most diverse. and dazzling. organism groups on the planet - and have shaped the Earth's ecosystems. for over 1. 6 billion years. , producing oxygen. , storing blue carbon. and sustaining life both in the sea and on land. In Extraordinary Seaweeds. , world-renowned marine botanist Professor Juliet Brodie. reveals how these remarkable organisms underpin marine ecosystems. , support biodiversity. and even influence climate. and weather patterns. From Arctic ice. to tropical reefs. , seaweeds thrive in every ocean environment. - forming underwater forests. , creating entire habitats. and driving the ocean's carbon cycle. This beautifully illustrated guide reveals the hidden stories of evolution. , biology. and ecological importance. behind each seaweed; from a strange symbiotic relationship. with a solar-powered slug to gender-fluid reproductive strategies. as well as their role in sustainability. and climate change. Featuring 50 stunning species profiles. from around the globe, Extraordinary Seaweeds. is both a scientific deep-dive and a celebration of some of the planet's most overlooked life forms. - perfect for nature readers. , ocean lovers. , coastal foragers. and anyone curious about how seaweed. helps fight climate change.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Brodie Juliet
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 256