358 pages. Includes Glossary. A clean, unmarked and solid copy which appears unread. " Professor Alex Rogers is one of the world's leading experts in marine biology and oceanology, and has spent his life studying the deep ocean and in particular the impact of human activity on the ecosystems of the oceans. In this timely, galvanising and fascinating book, replete with stunning photography of strange and beautiful creatures Professor Rogers offers a fundamentally optimistic view of humanity's relationship with the oceans and also a very personal account of his own interaction with the seas." (Publisher) CONTENTS: Prologue Rock pools : how I became obsessed with the ocean Deep-sea hot springs : the search for new species and the origins of life Protecting the gardens of the deep : Greenpeace vs the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Deep-sea fishing : would you clear-cut a forest to catch the deer? Reef encounter : how do we prevent the destruction of the ocean's most iconic ecosystem Plastics and other pollutants : out of sight, out of mind The changing ocean running out of air The case for hope : restoration and recovery Natural capital : the ocean's endless bounty Conclusion : the choice between two oceans.