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Blowfish's Oceanopedia Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird

Blowfish's Oceanopedia By Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird

Blowfish's Oceanopedia by Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird


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Condition - Very Good
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Summary

A fascinating and fun-filled book of extraordinary facts about the oceans, seas and waterways of our world.

Blowfish's Oceanopedia Summary

Blowfish's Oceanopedia: 291 Extraordinary Things You Didn't Know About the Sea by Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird

A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017

From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom "The Blowfish" Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos and vintage line drawings, Blowfish's Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans and the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit them.

Blowfish's Oceanopedia Reviews

A lively, sumptuous cornucopia of all things oceanic. Who knew a squid could fly, or that hagfish drown their prey in slime? * Jonathan Balcombe, author of What a Fish Knows *
A marine marvel... Tom Hird applies his boundless enthusiasm to give us a smorgasbord of bite-sized oceanic and fishy facts. * Brian Clegg, author of The Universe Inside You *
Thoroughly entertaining and enlightening. Packed with first-hand experiences and fascinating facts, this is the most accessible encyclopaedia you'll ever read! * Miranda Krestovnikoff, wildlife presenter and RSPB President *
Amazing facts for ocean-lovers. * New Scientist (Gift Pick 2017) *
Packed with proper science, brought alive by marine biologist, Tom "the Blowfish" Hird's entertainingly blokey turn of phrase. * BBC Wildlife Magazine *

About Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird

Tom 'the Blowfish' Hird is a marine biologist, who knows almost everything there is to know about the world's ocean ecosystems. An ardent marine conservationist, he is an experienced scuba diver with a Divemaster qualification. He has made many TV appearances, including Fishing Impossible, Blue Peter, Sunday Brunch and This Morning.

Additional information

GOR009668058
9781786492425
1786492423
Blowfish's Oceanopedia: 291 Extraordinary Things You Didn't Know About the Sea by Tom 'The Blowfish' Hird
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Atlantic Books
2018-10-04
304
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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