The Ocean

I enjoyed this book because Dr. Prager makes it so easily understood by the lay naturalist or reader for that matter. UI have been lucky to have the best to study with including JMC, Scott Frier, Tom Ordway, and Chris Newbert. I give lectures to intermediate students adn this book gave me a better understanding of the oceans bottom and topography. It's an interesting book and will draw the reader into the ocean and keep them there, in fascination of the evidence. I enjoyed it and hope that you do too.

I enjoyed this book because Dr. Prager makes it so easily understood by the lay naturalist or reader for that matter. I have been lucky to have the best to study with including JMC, Scott Frier, Tom Ordway, and Chris Newbert. I give lectures to intermediate students adn this book gave me a better understanding of the oceans bottom and topography. It's an interesting book and will draw the reader into the ocean and keep them there, in fascination of the evidence. I enjoyed it and hope that you do too.

"The Oceans" creates a rich background for reading other books dealing with the subjects discused in the book. Comprehensible charts aid in understanding the concepts. Anyone interested in the oceans should read this book, although, the last chapter dealing with ocean deterioration is quite sad. Prager writes elequently and clearly and overall one of my favorite books about the oceans.

This book is a window to the history and current status of our oceans. It affords an exciting and sometimes humorous insight into marine science. While it is for the average person, it speaks with the language of science. It is understandable and enjoyable for all who are concerned about our world. Most importantly, it should be read by all who can influence public policy to protect and preserve the earth's most important asset, " The Oceans". Hopefully it will be "The Silent Spring" for the seas.