Discovery, Ecology and Conservation of the Sea by Tony Koslow. Comprehensive/authoritative overview of the state of the deep ocean combining history, ecology and conservation. Charts the discovery and ecology of the major environments: Lilliputian fauna, bizarre life forms at mid-ocean depths; profusion of unique life forms at hot vents, cold seeps and whale falls; and cold water corals/fisheries on seamounts and deepwater reefs. Also examines human impacts on this global frontier; from dumping and pollution, mining, deepwater fisheries and now climate change. 304 pgs.24 x 21 cm, hard cover with d/jacket, colour & blk/white.