FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MUDLARKING An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail Katherine May A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience Ian Mortimer Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant through our past Dan Snow For over two decades Lara Maiklem has been scouring the banks of the tidal Thames looking for objects lost or discarded that tell forgotten stories In this charming sequel to the bestselling Mudlarking Lara widens her search beyond the river and reflects on life lived post pandemic reminding us that it s possible to draw meaning in the most unlikely of places As she searches the foreshore through the changing seasons she is at times aided by the gentle illumination of the falling winter sun or hindered by bright summer skies and lashing rain Yet by working in harmony with the unpredictable terrain she finds solace in aligning with the elements and uncovering the treasures that are bestowed by the tide From medieval pilgrim badges and Tudor love tokens to Georgian wig curlers and Victorian pottery each passing day unearths ordinary and extraordinary objects that tell the rich story of London s past and its inha

A pesar de que los océanos cubren más del 70% de la superficie de la Tierra, los fondos marinos siguen siendo uno de los entornos más inexplorados y desconocidos del planeta. En las últimas décadas, los avances cientificos y tecnologicos han permitido tener un conocimiento mas amplio y detallado de estos paisajes submarinos. Caracterizados por su gran diversidad, que abarca desde grandes llanuras abisales hasta imponentes montañas submarinas, los fondos marinos albergan tambien ecosistemas unicos, capaces de adaptarse a condiciones extremas. Gracias a tecnologias innovadoras como la sonda multihaz, los metodos sismicos, de observacion remota o los vehiculos submarinos autonomos, los investigadores han podido cartografiar y estudiar la morfologia marina co ...

Explore the beauty of the Lake District dales with this enchanting and absorbing guide Crisp and sharp fascinating throughout this book is an outstanding journey through the Lake District Bill Birkett Author Mountaineer and Photographer The Lake District has over 100 dales many of them tranquil enclaves far from the hectic comings and goings of daily Lakeland life Yet beyond the main river arteries most dales remain little known some see more sheep and deer than humans Even locals would be hard pressed to pinpoint some with certainty Ticking your way through a list of Lake District summits is easy they stick up and are easily accounted for Less so the dales Where for example is Blengdale or Miterdale seldom visited Woundale Fusedale Moasdale and Pasture Bottom In Exploring Lake District Dales Terry Marsh champions the cause of the dales Diving into their geology geography history culture folklore and matters of curious and touristic interest this book reveals the beauty and appeal of dales great and small Among captivating text and stunning photography Exploring Lake District Dales also provides you with essential visitor information such as transport links the most inspiring visitor attractions and sights unmissable restaurants an

Gripping the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination Evening Standard THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA WE SAVE OUR WORLD AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET I M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT From the icy seas of our poles to remote coral islands David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth Now with long term collaborator Colin Butfield he shares the story of our last great wilderness the one which shapes the land we live on regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe Dive into eight unique saltwater habitats swim through kelp forests mangroves and coral reefs and down almost 11 000 feet to the deepest corners of the most unexplored ecosystem on our planet Experience a journey of wonder and discovery populated by green turtles and blue whales clownfish and bioluminescent jellyfish the vampire squid and the head less chicken monster a strange form of sea cucumber that lives at the very bottom of the ocean With the warmth intelligence and awe that characterises all of David Attenborough s landmark series Ocean shows us a world which is both desperately fragile yet astonishingly

Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells This book is a treasury of stories science and history about seashells Sure to delight and surprise this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe each unique shell will suddenly become familiar with The Wonder of Seashell s beautiful illustrations and fascinating insights Full of realistic watercolor illustrations The Wonder of Seashells delivers illuminating facts about seashells that are often overlooked In this book you ll find Common varieties of shells throughout the world and their spiritual meanings The seashell s role in the world of sea life and the ocean s ecosystems The significance of their patterns and colors Seashells in history as forms of currency art and musical instruments Seashell symbolism and cultural significance in different communities around the world Seashells as sources of intuition and their connection to the spirit world And much more Perfect for the coastal home or the passionate beach enthusiast The Wonder of Seashells serves as a showpiece and a captivating reference to the sea s treasures Discove

LA OCEANOGRAFIA FISICA ES UNA DISCIPLINA CRUCIAL PARA LA COMPRENSIóN DEL PAPEL DE LOS OCéANOS EN LA REGULACIóN Y MITIGACIóN CLIMáTICA. FORMA PARTE DEL GRADO EN CIENCIAS DEL MAR Y ESTá ORIENTADA AL CONOCIMIENTO DE LOS PROCESOS FISICOS DEL OCeANO, ASI COMO

An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail Katherine May A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience Ian Mortimer Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant through our past Dan SnowFor over two decades Lara Maiklem has been scouring the banks of the tidal Thames looking for objects lost or discarded that tell forgotten stories In this charming sequel to the bestselling Mudlarking Lara widens her search beyond the river and reflects on life lived post pandemic reminding us that it s possible to draw meaning in the most unlikely of places As she searches the foreshore through the changing seasons she is at times aided by the gentle illumination of the falling winter sun or hindered by bright summer skies and lashing rain Yet by working in harmony with the unpredictable terrain she finds solace in aligning with the elements and uncovering the treasures that are bestowed by the tide From medieval pilgrim badges and Tudor love tokens to Georgian wig curlers and Victorian pottery each passing day unearths ordinary and extraordinary objects that tell the rich story of London s past and its inhabitants A Mudlarking Year is a gentle ode to nature history and

En los últimos 150 años, los tsunamis han causado más de 500 000 muertos y la destrucción de extensas áreas costeras en todo el mundo, con inmensas perdidas económicas. El más catastrófico ocurrió en 2004 tras un tremendo terremoto submarino en Indonesia que afecto a todas las costas del oceano Indico y mato a mas de 230 000 personas, convirtiendose asi en el tsunami mas mortifero de la historia. Los megatsunamis, con grandes olas que superan los 40 metros de altura, son los procesos mas extremos y se originan por grandes deslizamientos y desprendimientos rocosos subaereos que penetran en el mar o en un lago, deslizamientos submarinos, grandes explosiones volcanicas o por la caida de asteroides de gran tamaño al oceano. Como fenomenos excepcionales en la naturaleza, tienen periodos de retorno muy dilatados con relacion a la escala humana. A lo largo de la historia se han documentado mediante evidencias historicas y geologicas una treintena de megatsunamis, que se recopilan y describen en estas paginas.

En los últimos 150 años, los tsunamis han causado más de 500 000 muertos y la destrucción de extensas áreas costeras en todo el mundo, con inmensas perdidas económicas. El más catastrófico ocurrió en 2004 tras un tremendo terremoto submarino en Indonesia que afecto a todas las costas del oceano Indico y mato a mas de 230 000 personas, convirtiendose asi en el tsunami mas mortifero de la historia. Los megatsunamis, con grandes olas que superan los 40 metros de altura, son los procesos mas extremos y se originan por grandes deslizamientos y desprendimientos rocosos subaereos que penetran en el mar o en un lago, deslizamientos submarinos, grandes explosiones volcanicas o por la caida de asteroides de gran tamaño al oceano. Como fenomenos excepcionales en la naturaleza, tienen periodos de retorno muy dilatados en relacion con la escala humana. A lo largo de la historia se han documentado mediante evidencias historicas y geologicas una treintena de megatsunamis, que se recopilan y describen en estas paginas.

Un pequeña gran enciclopedia que reúne todas las maravillas del mundo mineral. Minerales de todo tipo, piedras preciosas de brillante colorido, las rocas que componen el suelo de nuestro planeta y lo

Oil and natural gas represent more than 50 percent of the worldwide energy supply with high energy demand driven by population growth and improving standards of living Despite significant progress in reducing the amount of oil in the sea from consumption exploration transportation and production risks remain This report the fourth in a series documents the current state of knowledge on inputs fates and effects of oil in the sea reflecting almost 20 additional years of research including long term effects from spills such as the Exxon Valdez and a decade long boom in oil spill science research following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill The report finds that land based sources of oil are the biggest input of oil to the sea far outweighing other sources and it also notes that the effects of chronic inputs on the marine environment such as land based runoff are very different than that from an acute input such as a spill Steps to prevent chronic land based oil inputs include reducing gasoline vehicle usage improving fuel efficiency increasing usage of electric vehicles replacing older vehicles The report identifies research gaps and provides specific recommendations aimed at preventing future accidental spills and ensuring oil spill responders are equ

Este manual pretende cubrir la escasez de bibliografía básica en materia de Oceanografía para su estudio en las Escuelas Técnicas de Ingeniería Naval. El texto está pensado para abarcar parte del temario de las asignaturas de Oceanografia, Ingenieria Oceanica y Descripcion de Buques y Artefactos para la Explotacion de Recursos Marinos, Minerales y Energeticos en el Master de Ingenieria Naval y Oceanica de la Universidad de Cadiz, pero sera util tambien los estudiantes de Master y a los profesionales de Ingenieria Naval y Oceanica, de Ingenieria Civil, de las Ciencias Marinas y de Ciencias Fisico-Matematicas que deseen una aproximacion desde un punto de vista de la fisico-matematica a algunos de los fenomenos que gobiernan la dinamica marina.Este manual se beneficia de la confluencia en la autoria de dos profesores y dos alumnos del Master de Ingenieria Naval y Oceanica de la Universidad de Cadiz por lo que su capacidad para dar respuesta tanto a las necesidades docentes como discentes esta validada por la practica.

Scientists and technicians at research and technology centres have the great fortune to work on topics that are interesting and creative and that can contribute to the integral development of the human species. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development makes this challenge clear at a time when the anthropic impact of global change and climate change urges us to take a new course and to seek new models for interacting with each other and with nature. The Ocean Decade focuses on the greatness and complexity of the oceans, which give ocean sciences the opportunity to become inclusive and transformative, to create a shared future of social justice, environmental sustainability and individual and collective human evolution.

Els investigadors i tecnolegs dels centres de recerca i tecnologia tenim la gran fortuna de treballar en tematiques que, a mes dinteressants i creatives, poden contribuir efectivament envers un desenvolupament integral de lespecie humana. La Decada de la Ciencia Oceanica per al Desenvolupament Sostenible fa pales aquest repte en un moment on limpacte antropic, sigui en forma de canvi global o canvi climatic, ens urgeix a prendre un nou rumb, a cercar nous models per a relacionar-nos entre nosaltres i amb la natura. La Decada dels Oceans posa el focus en loportunitat, sorgida de la grandesa i complexitat dels oceans, que tenen les ciencies oceaniques per a tornar-se inclusives i transformadores envers un futur compartit de justicia social, sostenibilitat ambiental i evolucio humana individual i col·lectiva.

Los investigadores y tecnólogos de los centros de investigación y tecnología tenemos la gran fortuna de trabajar en temáticas que, además de interesantes y creativas, pueden contribuir efectivamente hacia un desarrollo integral de la especie humana. El Decenio de las Ciencias Oceanicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible hace patente este reto en un momento donde el impacto antropico, sea en forma de cambio global o cambio climatico, nos urge a tomar un nuevo rumbo, a buscar nuevos modelos para relacionarnos entre nosotros y con la naturaleza. El Decenio de los Oceanos pone el foco en la oportunidad, surgida de la grandeza y complejidad de los oceanos, que tienen las ciencias oceanicas para tornarse inclusivas y transformadoras hacia un futuro compartido de justicia social, sostenibilidad ambiental y evolucion humana individual y colectiva.

Award winning journalist rafts down the Green River revealing a multifaceted look at the present and future of water in the American West The Green River the most significant tributary of the Colorado River runs 730 miles from the glaciers of Wyoming to the desert canyons of Utah Over its course it meanders through ranches cities national parks endangered fish habitats and some of the most significant natural gas fields in the country as it provides water for 33 million people Stopped up by dams slaked off by irrigation and dried up by cities the Green is crucial overused and at risk now more than ever Fights over the river s water and what s going to happen to it in the future are longstanding intractable and only getting worse as the West gets hotter and drier and more people depend on the river with each passing year As a former raft guide and an environmental reporter Heather Hansman knew these fights were happening but she felt driven to see them from a different perspective from the river itself So she set out on a journey in a one person inflatable pack raft to paddle the river from source to confluence and see what the experience might teach her Mixing lyrical accounts of quiet paddling through breathtaking beauty with nights spent

Un estudi que repassa les diferents tècniques, insfraestructures i estris que, tradicionalment, l'home ha utilitzat per aprofitar l'aigua, un bé tan escàs com necessari. És el volum 11 de la col·lecc