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Humans are at home on land, not in the sea. We know more about the surface of Mars than about our own deep sea. The ocean contains the highest mountains on Earth and is home to countless mysterious sea creatures that have barely been studied. Due to this lack of knowledge, we underestimate the crucial role the ocean plays for the planet—and therefore also for humanity for example, in the fight against climate change. This book aims to change that. Based on the latest scientific insights, it seeks to immerse the reader, through storytelling, in the hidden beauty and complex workings of the ocean. The authors explain how ocean warming, acidification, overfishing, and pollution not only threaten its fragile flora and fauna, but also us. Yet all is not lost: technological revolutions offer hope—if we act in time. The Unknown Sea<\/em><\/strong> explores how we can rise to the challenges. The Unknown Sea<\/em><\/strong> is officially endorsed as an Ocean Decade Activity under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). This recognition highlights the book’s contribution to advancing ocean knowledge and supporting global efforts toward a more sustainable and resilient ocean. Through its insights and perspectives, The Unknown Sea<\/em><\/strong> aligns with the Ocean Decade’s mission to transform ocean science into actionable solutions for society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Unknown Sea provides valuable insights on biodiversity, climate, and industry, helping readers develop a deeper understanding of the ocean and its critical role in the planet’s future.
Foreword 9
\nPrologue 13
\nPART I ABUNDANCE 23
\n1. The blue planet 25
\n2. From Lesbos to Ostend: currents
\nin marine science 51
\n3. A sea teeming with life 81
\n4. The ocean, mother of all life 117
\n5. The invisible doctor and therapist 141
\nPART II SWELL 165
\n6. The Earth’s thermostat 167
\n7. Pollution, a multi-headed monster 199
\n8. Are there enough fish in the sea? 225
\n9. The blue acceleration 251
\nEpilogue 269
\nAcknowledgements 279
\nBibliography 281<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":61054,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21581],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-61053","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-natural-world","7":"author-by-author-colin-janssen","8":"author-by-author-jan-mees","9":"publisher-lannoo-publishers","10":"series-academia-press","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Unknown Sea - ACC Art Books US<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accartbooks.com\/us\/book\/the-unknown-sea\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Unknown Sea - ACC Art Books US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Unknown Sea provides valuable insights on biodiversity, climate, and industry, helping readers develop a deeper understanding of the ocean and its critical role in the planet's future.Foreword 9 Prologue 13 PART I ABUNDANCE 23 1. 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