Deep-Sea Biodiversity
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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Deep-Sea Biodiversity explores the largely unknown world of deep-sea ecosystems, highlighting the astonishing biodiversity found in this extreme environment. The book emphasizes the critical role of the deep ocean in regulating global climate and potentially providing new medicines. Early oceanographic expeditions, such as the Challenger expedition, first revealed life existed at these depths, challenging previous assumptions. The book argues that understanding these ecosystems is essential for conservation, given increasing threats like deep-sea mining and pollution.
The book begins by detailing the unique environmental conditions of the deep sea and how organisms adapt. Major habitats like hydrothermal vents and abyssal plains are explored, focusing on their unique communities and ecological interactions. The impact of human activities, such as climate change, and conservation strategies, including marine protected areas, are also discussed.
The book uses marine biology records and cutting-edge technologies to provide insights into deep-sea biodiversity, offering a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge for marine biologists, oceanographers, and anyone interested in nature and conservation.
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