Ocean Exploration

Setting out from New Bedford in 1878, the crew of the Esther is confident the sea will be theirs: in addition to cruising the Pacific for whale, they intend to hunt the teeming northern grounds before the ice closes. But as they sail to their final destination in the Chukchi Sea, where their captain Arnold Lovejoy has an urgent directive of his own to attend to, their encounters with the natural world become more brutal, harrowing, ghostly, and strange.

What happens when the ocean refuses to give up its dead? The sea is a vast, unforgiving wilderness, and for centuries it has been the setting for some of history’s most baffling and tragic mysteries. From the deck of the world's most infamous ghost ship to the crushing depths of the Atlantic, this book uncovers the chilling true stories of the vessels and souls that vanished without a trace. Step aboard the Mary Celeste, found drifting and eerily deserted. Investigate the colossal disappearance of the USS Cyclops in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle. Witness the final, harrowing hours of ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK TO READ THIS SUMMER From bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets “An irresistible mix of splendid scholarship, heart-stopping adventure writing, and...

David L. Mearns has discovered some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. The Shipwreck Hunter chronicles his most intriguing finds. It describes the extraordinary techniques used, the detailed research, and mid-ocean stamina and courage required to find a wreck thousands of feet beneath the sea, plus the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies. Combining the adventuring derring-do of Indiana Jones with the precision of a scientist, The Shipwreck Hunter opens an illuminating porthole into the shadowy depths of the ocean.

In this masterful account in the spirit of Bill Bryson and Ian Frazier, a longtime deep-sea diver masterfully weaves together the science and history of Earth's last remaining frontier: the sea. In an age of unprecedented exploration and innovation, our oceans remain largely unknown, and...

Humankind has explored every continent on earth, climbed its tallest mountains, and gone into space. But the largest areas of our planet remain a mystery: the deep oceans. At over 36,000 feet deep, these areas closest to earth’s core have remained nearly impossible to reach - until now. Technological innovations, engineering breakthroughs and the derring-do of a unique team of engineers and scientists, led by explorer Victor Vescovo, brought together an audacious global quest to dive to the deepest points of all five oceans for the first time in history. 

Explore the awe-inspiring evolutionary biology of our ancient seas to uncover the cosmic origins of all life on Earth. Perfect for an educational commute or a focused nature walk, this immersive natural history journey plunges you into the prehistoric depths where simple chemistry first sparked...

LEARN ABOUT THE GIANTS OF THE OCEAN AND DIVE DEEP INTO OCEANS WHERE THESE GIGANTIC CREATURES THRIVE! Take a journey into the depths of the ocean to explore Earth’s most remarkable giants. This book shows a close look at these colossal beings—from gentle blue whales to the great white sharks, elusive giant squids and powerful orcas. With vivid illustrations and details, this book uncovers the mysteries of the ocean's largest creatures, revealing how they survive, feed, and affect their environments. What You’ll Discover: Masters of Survival: How these giants adapt to the extreme ...

A nautical adventure novel set in the Atlantic Ocean near Sable Island during the late 18th century. In "The Secrets of Sable Isle," join Captain Jeremy and his spirited crew aboard the Antelope as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Adrift and desperate, they encounter the infamous Sable Island, a haunting silhouette against the horizon that could either be their doom or a promise of refuge. As the intrepid crew approaches the island, they are met with the unexpected hospitality of the local Governor, who shares tales of the island's shipwreck-laden history. Captivated by...

"...Damron's able narration carries listeners through this arduous journey with a steady tone that lightens at moments of joy and becomes grave at times of deep sadness and loss. While the tale has all of the trappings of a great adventure novel, neither the author nor Damron let listeners...

👦👧 A Heartwarming and Cute Bedtime Story for Kids Ages 4–8This is the second book in the beloved adventure series by Kay Bird, author of Little Mouse's Big Adventure. In this book, your child will sail alongside Max the mouse and his loyal friend Willow the kitten as they embark on a daring voyage across the ocean. Packed with adventures, excitement, and meaningful lessons, this beautifully illustrated children’s book is ideal for boys and girls who love animal adventures, the sea, and brave little heroes. WHAT IS INSIDE:✨ A cute story about an unforgettable journey filled with ...

He left his wife to rot in a Mexican prison. Now the only way to save her is at the bottom of the sea. Salvador was a cartel boss. The kind who moved product through three continents and never got his hands dirty. Then everything collapsed, and he ran — leaving Rosa to take the fall for all of it. She's been behind bars for years. The only thing that can buy her freedom sits inside a titanium case, locked in the cargo hold of a sunken narco ship called the Aguila Blanca. Fifty-eight meters down, in the pitch-black waters off the Tubbataha Reefs. He's assembled a crew on his yacht La ...

Reissued after seventy-five years out of print—and in hardcover for the first time in a generation—Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus is the third novel in the Lucky Starr series written by the legendary Isaac Asimov, author of Foundation, the Galactic Empire series, and I, Robot. The Lucky...

Dive into the amazing world of whale sharks—the gentle giants of the ocean! 100 Fun Facts About Whale Sharks takes young readers, curious teens, families, and marine-life lovers on an exciting underwater adventure into the life of the world’s largest fish. From their giant size and beautiful spotted patterns to their peaceful feeding habits and mysterious ocean journeys, this book makes learning about whale sharks simple, fun, and unforgettable. Inside, readers will discover fascinating whale shark facts, exciting marine life facts, and surprising ocean facts for kids that bring the ...

The ocean remembers. After surviving the unimaginable discoveries beneath the Pacific, marine explorer Jack Sullivan thought he understood the secrets hidden beneath Earth's oceans. He was wrong. When an unmapped trench deeper than any known abyss is discovered, Jack and his team descend into a forgotten world erased from every map in history. Even the mysterious Watchers refuse to enter. Ancient civilizations left no records of what lies below. Instead, they left only one warning. Do not awaken what sleeps beneath the Devil's Trench. As impossible creatures emerge from the darkness and ...

Twenty kilometres beneath Europa’s ice, a probe finds something that should not exist, and the one person who wanted this discovery most is the one who now has to protect it from her own species. Mara has spent eighteen months alone at Calypso, a four-module habitat drilled into the ice of Jupiter’s moon, watching a probe named Orpheus creep downward at three metres a day toward an ocean no instrument has ever touched. Then, on an ordinary afternoon, the pressure readings drop to zero. Orpheus has broken through, into water that has been sealed in darkness for longer than complex life ...

The abyss is waking again. After surviving the nightmare beneath the Mariana Trench, Jack Sullivan hoped humanity had finally escaped extinction. The ancient seals hidden beneath Earth’s oceans remain stable. The terrifying creatures known as the Sleepers have once again been imprisoned. But something older is stirring beneath the Arctic ice. When a classified research expedition vanishes near Iceland after discovering impossible resonance signals beneath frozen Atlantic waters, Jack and Elena are pulled back into the abyss. Hidden beneath miles of ice lies a lost underwater civilization ...

2024 GOLD WINNER OF THE NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS - Memoir & Personal Journey WINNER of the FIREBIRD AWARD - Spirituality Next Generation Indies Book Awards - Finalist in BIPOC, Spirituality, Mind/Body/Spirit Indies Today Awards - Finalist 2023 - Inspirational Ever wonder what it's like to heal trauma through meditation surrounded by white supremacists and neo-nazis? What would it mean to change the narrative, to go into your own body and heal the whole thing? THE OCEAN INSIDE ME is a spiritual memoir about healing racial trauma as a person of color incarcerated in an almost all-white prison. ...

Well-known underwater explorer Richie Kohler (of Shadow Divers and Deep Sea Detectives) and Best Publishing Company invite you to join the expedition to unravel the Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic’s Tragic Sister Britannic. The book gives you a firsthand account as Richie Kohler takes readers on the intriguing journey from the rise of the magnificent Olympians to the fateful day in 1916. He then moves forward in time through multiple expeditions beginning with the great Jacques Cousteau who located the ocean liner in 1975. Each successive team that risked their lives uncovered new ...

Even as one challenge is dealt with, a greater threat appears. Now, Silas finds himself adrift in the multiverse, but this is exactly the sort of adventure he's been longing for. There are monsters to slay, crafting to be done, and friends to make...