The Curious World of Seaweed

The Curious World of Seaweed

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of sixteen seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continentâ€•a place of incomparable richness. Each species receives a detailed description of its structure, ecological importance, and humansâ€™ scientific inquiry into it, told in scientifically illuminating yet deeply reverent and inspired prose. Throughout the writings are historical botanical illustrations and Iselinâ€™s signature, Marimekko-like portraits of each specimen that reveal their vibrant colorsâ€•whether rosy, â€œolivaceous,â€ or grass-greenâ€•and whimsical shapes. Iselin posits that we can learn not only about the seaweeds but also from them: their resilience, their resourcefulness, their poetry and magic.
Country USA
Brand Heyday Books
Manufacturer Heyday
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber RKC0003466912
IsAdultProduct 1
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781597144827
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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