This dramatic, thought-provoking, and all-encompassing visual guide reveals the power and majesty of the seas and oceans, which cover more than two-thirds of the earth's surface. Navigate the mysteries and marvels of the deep, using a combination of breathtaking photography and expertly researched text. Explore the amazing underwater world. Fully revised and updated to include stunning new images and reflect the latest developments in scientific knowledge, this second edition of DK's bestselling encyclopedia is an incredible journey through the world's seas and oceans. Unrivaled in its breadth, it explores every aspect of the marine environment, from hermit crab to humpback whale, from seafloor to tsunami. Visual catalogs throughout the book contain profiles of living organisms and key locations, providing the ultimate tour of this extraordinary, diverse world. This definitive guide also includes an atlas of the world's oceans and seas compiled using the latest satellite-derived data. - Jacket.