America'S Marine Sanctuaries - A Photographic Exploration (Hardcover)

AMERICA'S MARINE SANCTUARIES tells the story of fourteen underwater places so important they are under special protection, together forming the US National Marine Sanctuary System. These sanctuaries, spanning more than 620,000 square miles and ranging from the Florida Keys to the Great Lakes and to the Hawaiian Islands, are critical and breath-taking marine habitats that provide homes to endangered and threatened species. They, also, preserve America's rich maritime heritage and act as living laboratories for science, research, education and conservation, offering outdoor recreation experiences for all ages. Through 150 full-colour photographs and lively narrative, AMERICA'S MARINE SANCTUARIES showcases each of the marine sanctuaries and the creatures that live there, from whales and manatees to Hawaiian monk seals and Laysan ducks, as well as sunken ships from the Ghost Fleet and USS Monitor to Shipwreck Alley. The book underscores how marine sanctuaries have shaped the nation's development, survival, and identity and celebrates these protected underwater treasures for all they can tell us about our communities, our country and our world.

General

Imprint:	Smithsonian Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Foreword by:	Sigourney Weaver
Dimensions:	279 x 229 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-58834-666-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > Conservation of wildlife & habitats > General Promotions
LSN:	1-58834-666-8
Barcode:	9781588346667

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