The Gulf Stream: Tiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the Atlantic

Coursing through the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful current with a force 300 times that of the mighty Amazon. Ulanski explores the fascinating science and history of this sea highway known as the Gulf Stream, a watery wilderness that stretches from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic. Spanning both distance and time, Ulanski's investigation reveals how the Gulf Stream affects and is affected by every living thing that encounters it--from tiny planktonic organisms to giant bluefin tuna, from ancient mariners to big-game anglers. He examines the scientific discovery of ocean circulation, the role of ocean currents in the settlement of the New World, and the biological life teeming in the stream.

Author: Stan Ulanski
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 09/03/2010
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.22w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9780807871577
ISBN10: 0807871575
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats | Oceans & Seas
- Science | Earth Sciences | Oceanography
- Science | Environmental Science (see also Chemistry | Environmental)