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Dive to the depths with . . . MARINE BIOLOGISTS. Discover a new kind of sea creature! Save a whale from a fishing net! Swim with the dolphins, seals, and sea lions! Marine biologists simply can't do their work cooped up in a lab-they need to be out in the ocean, diving among the creatures they study. Inside, meet some world experts in marine biology and find out why they love their adventure-filled jobs. Every book in the SCIENTISTS IN ACTION! series...

Highlights undersea exploration, marine animals, sunken treasures, and food from the sea.

Describes how the plants and animals interact in the underwater world of the ocean.

Discusses some of the life forms that live in the ocean, such as coral polyps, phytoplankton, and the great blue whale, and explains how they survive.

This book explores many aspects of the ocean environment that will excite readers, both young and old. Journey from coral reefs to deep seas to sandy shores. Learn interesting facts about life in the ocean including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish and much more.

Explores the ocean layer-by-layer, including the sunlight zone, midnight zone, and the ocean's trenches. --Publisher

Examines the field of marine science, covering its history, relevant careers, and the future of the field.