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marielaloo's review against another edition
5.0
3% - that's how much we know about the ocean. this book will blow your mind.
ryanjjames's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars - I really enjoyed the look into ocean science but found that some of the concepts were beyond my understanding. The book was also published nearly 25 years ago, so there is a bit of a gap to our current understanding of the oceans.
In "Mapping the Deep," Kunzig takes readers on a journey through the fascinating realm of ocean science. He begins by discussing early attempts to measure ocean depths and navigate the seas, highlighting the pioneering work of scientists and explorers. From ancient seafarers to the development of modern instruments and technology, the book showcases the gradual advancement in our ability to explore and understand the deep ocean.
The author explores various aspects of oceanography, including the exploration of the seafloor, the study of marine life, the dynamics of ocean currents, and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. He covers topics such as plate tectonics, hydrothermal vents, the discovery of deep-sea creatures, and the challenges faced by oceanographers in their quest to unravel the mysteries of the deep.
Kunzig also delves into the importance of oceanography in understanding climate change and its impact on marine environments. He explains how the ocean acts as a vital component of Earth's climate system, regulating temperature and serving as a carbon sink.
"Mapping the Deep" not only showcases the progress made in ocean science but also raises awareness about the fragility and importance of the oceans. It emphasizes the need for conservation and sustainable practices to protect these vast and vital ecosystems.
Overall, the book serves as an engaging and informative account of the history and significance of ocean science. It offers readers a deeper appreciation for the oceans and the ongoing scientific efforts to explore and preserve these enigmatic and critical parts of our planet
In "Mapping the Deep," Kunzig takes readers on a journey through the fascinating realm of ocean science. He begins by discussing early attempts to measure ocean depths and navigate the seas, highlighting the pioneering work of scientists and explorers. From ancient seafarers to the development of modern instruments and technology, the book showcases the gradual advancement in our ability to explore and understand the deep ocean.
The author explores various aspects of oceanography, including the exploration of the seafloor, the study of marine life, the dynamics of ocean currents, and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. He covers topics such as plate tectonics, hydrothermal vents, the discovery of deep-sea creatures, and the challenges faced by oceanographers in their quest to unravel the mysteries of the deep.
Kunzig also delves into the importance of oceanography in understanding climate change and its impact on marine environments. He explains how the ocean acts as a vital component of Earth's climate system, regulating temperature and serving as a carbon sink.
"Mapping the Deep" not only showcases the progress made in ocean science but also raises awareness about the fragility and importance of the oceans. It emphasizes the need for conservation and sustainable practices to protect these vast and vital ecosystems.
Overall, the book serves as an engaging and informative account of the history and significance of ocean science. It offers readers a deeper appreciation for the oceans and the ongoing scientific efforts to explore and preserve these enigmatic and critical parts of our planet
charlie548's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
5.0
The author talks about a lot of different fields: geology, biology, fluid dynamics, and even a little bit of astrophysics.
jamiezaccaria's review against another edition
4.0
Although quite a few years old you wouldn't know it from this book (at least not in the beginning). That's because the history of ocean exploration is still important and in this book, very well-researched and presented. I was fascinated to learn how we learned about the bottom of the ocean and what went in to those discoveries. I enjoyed that each chapter was a different topic so you can skip around according to your interests.
mel_tk's review against another edition
I really just could not get into this- maybe another time but for now I'm just gonna keep it on my shelf
spacewhombus's review against another edition
4.0
This book really paints a broad picture of the history of oceanography, and I love that it touched on a variety of topics- from ocean circulation, types and abundance of plankton, the complicated process of mapping the sea floor, consequences of overfishing, to climate impacts and beyond.
As someone studying in the oceanographic field I wasn’t totally new to this subject, so I’m not sure how someone with no prior knowledge might like this book, although I can’t recall any chapters with an overload of technical information. For example, I have no knowledge of biological sciences but the marine biology chapters were not an issue for me.
The main thing I took away from this book is that I didn’t realize how much of what we know about the ocean was so recently discovered! Even though the book is a little dated by now (hence the four stars), I thought it was still a great snapshot of what was cutting edge research in the 1990s. My favorite chapter overall was the beautifully poetic description of the thermohaline circulation.
As someone studying in the oceanographic field I wasn’t totally new to this subject, so I’m not sure how someone with no prior knowledge might like this book, although I can’t recall any chapters with an overload of technical information. For example, I have no knowledge of biological sciences but the marine biology chapters were not an issue for me.
The main thing I took away from this book is that I didn’t realize how much of what we know about the ocean was so recently discovered! Even though the book is a little dated by now (hence the four stars), I thought it was still a great snapshot of what was cutting edge research in the 1990s. My favorite chapter overall was the beautifully poetic description of the thermohaline circulation.
reneegallo's review against another edition
4.0
This book is great. The first few chapters cover the formation of the oceans and discovery of plate techtonics.
He then goes on to cover various biological and ecolgical ocean issues.
The first half of the book is stronger but the whole thing is worth reading.
He then goes on to cover various biological and ecolgical ocean issues.
The first half of the book is stronger but the whole thing is worth reading.