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Chasing Science at Sea (Paperback)
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Chasing Science at Sea (Paperback)
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Loot Price R558
Discovery Miles 5 580
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To the average office-dweller, marine scientists seem to have the
good life: cruising at sea for weeks at a time, swimming in warm
coastal waters, living in tropical paradises. But ocean scientists
who go to sea will tell you that it is no vacation. Creature
comforts are few and the obstacles seemingly insurmountable, yet an
abundance of wonder and discovery still awaits those who take to
the ocean. "Chasing Science at Sea "immerses readers in the world
of those who regularly go to sea--aquanauts living underwater,
marine biologists seeking unseen life in the deep ocean, and the
tall-ship captains at the helm, among others--and tells the
fascinating tale of what life--and science--is like at the mercy of
Mother Nature.
With passion and wit, well-known marine scientist Ellen Prager
shares her stories as well as those of her colleagues, revealing
that in the field ingenuity and a good sense of humor are as
essential as water, sunblock, and GPS. Serendipity is invaluable,
and while collecting data is the goal, sometimes just getting back
to shore means success. But despite the physical hardship and
emotional duress that come with the work, optimism and adventure
prompt a particularly hardy species of scientist to return again
and again to the sea.
Filled with firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs of
dealing with the extreme forces of nature and the unpredictable
world of the ocean, "Chasing Science at Sea "is a unique glimpse
below the water line at what it is like and why it is important to
study, explore, and spend time in one of our planet's most
fascinating and foreign environments.
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