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Summary of The Underworld by Susan Casey: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean - cover

Summary of The Underworld by Susan Casey: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean

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This book does not in any capacity mean to replace the original book but to serve as a vast summary of the original book.
 
Summary of The Underworld by Susan Casey: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean
 
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- Chapter astute outline of the main contents.
- Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis.
- Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original book 
The Underworld is a captivating book by Susan Casey, a bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus. The book explores the mysterious world beneath the waves and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets. The deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror for centuries, but cutting-edge technologies have allowed scientists and explorers to dive miles beneath the surface. The underwater world is home to pink gelatinous predators, shimmering creatures, ancient animals with glass skeletons, and sharks that live for half a millennium. Casey's journey takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from myths and legends to storied shipwrecks and the first intrepid bathysphere pilots. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the deep ocean's complexity and ecological importance in a time of increasing threats from climate change, industrial fishing, pollution, and mining companies.
Available since: 08/13/2023.
Print length: 73 pages.

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