Drawing Of The Ocean Underwater

The Routledge Handbook of Ocean Space

Invisible as the seas and oceans may be for so many of us, life as we know it is almost always connected to, and constituted by, activities and occurrences that take place in, on and under our oceans. The Routledge Handbook of Ocean Space provides a first port of call for scholars engaging in the ‘oceanic turn’ in the social sciences, offering a comprehensive summary of existing trends in making sense of our water worlds, alongside new, agenda-setting insights into the relationships between society and the ‘seas around us’. Accordingly, this ambitious text not only attends to a growing interest in our oceans, past and present; it is also situated in a broader spatial turn across the social sciences that seeks to account for how space and place are imbricated in socio-cultural and political life. Through six clearly structured and wide-ranging sections, The Routledge Handbook of Ocean Space examines and interrogates how the oceans are environmental, historical, social, cultural, political, legal and economic spaces, and also zones where national and international security comes into question. With a foreword and introduction authored by some of the leading scholars researching and writing about ocean spaces, alongside 31 further, carefully crafted chapters from established as well as early career academics, this book provides both an accessible guide to the subject and a cutting-edge collection of critical ideas and questions shaping the social sciences today. This handbook brings together the key debates defining the ‘field’ in one volume, appealing to a wide, cross-disciplinary social science and humanities audience. Moreover, drawing on a range of international examples, from a global collective of authors, this book promises to be the benchmark publication for those interested in ocean spaces, past and present. Indeed, as the seas and oceans continue to capture world-wide attention, and the social sciences continue their seaward ‘turn’, The Routledge Handbook of Ocean Space will provide an invaluable resource that reveals how our world is a water world.

Oceanography And Marine Biology

Ocean Hides Mountains

Ocean Hides Mountains explores the hidden world of underwater mountain ranges and their profound impact on our planet. Using sonar technology, scientists have unveiled these submerged geological wonders, like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, revealing how they influence plate tectonics and seafloor spreading. These ranges aren't just static formations; they're integral to Earth's systems, affecting ocean currents and even climate regulation. The book highlights the unique ecosystems thriving around hydrothermal vents, showcasing the remarkable biodiversity these underwater mountains support. Beginning with basic geological principles and the history of sonar, the narrative progresses to examine the Mid-Atlantic Ridge as a key example. It then broadens to discuss the implications of these deep-sea environments for climate change research and resource management, offering a comprehensive look at these often-overlooked Earth sciences.