The Sea

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Humans have always been captivated by water. No wonder: Water covers more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface. From the plankton that provide more than half of our planet’s oxygen, to the marine life that has been a food source for centuries, life in the ocean greatly affects life on land and plays a crucial role in regulating our climate and atmosphere.

Showcasing images from the world’s leading marine and nature photographers, and the latest in underwater photography techniques, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking photographic tour of the ocean’s incredible diversity. Lewis Blackwell, the author of The Life & Love of Cats and Rainforest, explores our intimate relationship with the sea, offering thoughtful essays and dramatic images of coastlines, barrier reefs, and island chains, along with an extensive survey of the ocean’s many captivating inhabitants. Blackwell presents incredible views of whales, dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, seals, schools of fish, and the creatures that reside in the deepest recesses of the ocean floor. Together, they offer a vivid, compelling portrait of our planet’s biggest and most fascinating ecosystem.