What once lived in the global ocean? What is living there now? What will live there in the future? The answers to these questions are at the heart of World Ocean Census, which also explores the great adventures experienced during the book’s research.

This book is an insider’s description of the comprehensive Census of Marine Life and what it reveals about a seriously threatened ecosystem. A unique record of a monumental global undertaking, this will appeal to marine enthusiasts and those interested in climate change and the future of the globe’s ecology.