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Steve Backshall: Deep Blue, My Ocean Journeys (HB)

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Deep Blue is a masterful work by Steve Backshall, a compelling fusion of memoir, travelogue, and marine environmental science—that offers an insightful exploration of aquatic life’s diverse realms.

At the age of nine, Steve Backshall encountered a shark for the first time during a family holiday in Malaysia, igniting a lifelong fascination with these majestic "lords of the sea" and the complex marine ecosystems they inhabit. 

His distinguished career as a naturalist and explorer has led him to numerous underwater realms, many previously unexplored. Throughout his journeys, he has also observed the alarming decline of marine biodiversity over the past five decades.

From underwater deserts and rainforests to the evolution of oceanic icons such as the sea turtle and Great White shark, and from the origins of marine life to the deteriorating conditions of polar seas and coral reefs, this book serves as both a heartfelt tribute to our oceans and an urgent appeal for their preservation.

Hardback 368 pages.

Reading age. 12y years and older.

Product code: BK2102

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope A. ★★★★★

The hardcover binding feels sturdy and looks great on the shelf, and the mix of memoir with marine science kept me turning pages. I learned so much about ocean ecosystems while feeling like I was right there on his dives.

Penelope ★★★★★

The way he weaves personal diving stories with hard marine science kept me hooked from the first chapter. The hardback feels sturdy in hand, and the writing on deep-sea creatures is vivid enough to make you feel the cold water.

Owen ★★★★★

Read this cover to cover on a weekend trip and lost track of time entirely. The way it weaves his own diving experiences with the science of the ocean makes it feel personal and urgent at the same time. If you care about the sea at all, this one stays with you.