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Chris Burrows, Publicist 01223 326274 cburrows@cambridge.org 'Though it's fashionable to say we know little about the mysteries of the deep, this book shows the vast wealth of understanding that pioneering researchers have already gleaned, with their probing sound waves, persistent robots and courageous submariners. This is the book I wish I'd had on my eight deep ocean expeditions, to better understand the wonders I was gazing upon. A must-‐own for anyone in the ocean sciences, and for those simply curious about what lies down there in the most remote realm on our planet.' James Cameron, explorer and film-‐maker Discovering the Deep A Photographic Atlas of the Seafloor and Ocean Crust Jeffrey A. Karson; Deborah S. Kelley; Daniel J. Fornari; Michael R. Perfit; Timothy M. Shank Hardback / 9780521857185 / 527pp / £60 Published April 30th, 2015 Discover the secrets of the real-‐life abyss Contains 500 stunning full-‐colour images Includes a suite of online resources and exclusive videos The deep oceans are truly Earth's last frontier. This dark and hidden world remains largely unexplored, yet is critical to our survival. Now, a major new book of photographs by world leading oceanographers and deep-‐sea explorers, sheds new light on the awe-‐inspiring life forms that thrive in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Drawing from unparalleled imagery and data from the latest technology, which includes human occupied and robotic vehicles, sophisticated sensors and analytical techniques, this magnificent full-‐colour book takes us deep into the heart of the real-‐life abyss and illuminates in ways never before possible, the bizarre landscapes and exotic creatures that rival the most imaginative science fiction. The authors explore the largely inaccessible ocean crust and mid ocean ridge system which offer insights into how life began on our planet and has implications for the search for life elsewhere in the solar system and beyond; and they look towards the future and new technologies that will be required to address upcoming opportunities and challenges to understanding the vast oceans that make Earth habitable. This visually stunning and indispensable volume will enlighten and intrigue experts and enthusiasts alike and a suite of online resources, including exclusive photographs and video clips provides a unique accompaniment About the authors Jeffrey Karson is Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at Syracuse University. He has participated in numerous field projects and seafloor research cruises worldwide and is the author or co-‐
author of over 100 publications on seafloor spreading and related phenomena. Deborah Kelley is a professor in the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington. Dr Kelley has participated on numerous blue-‐water cruises routinely using robotic vehicles, and has been on many deep-‐sea submersible dives. Daniel Fornari is a marine geologist and Senior Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Dr Fornari has participated in over 100 research cruises and as many dives in deep-‐sea submersibles. Michael Perfit is Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida. Dr Perfit has participated on many oceanographic research cruises and dives. Timothy Shank is an Associate Scientist in the Biology Department of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Dr Shank has conducted more than 55 scientific expeditions, using a large variety of submersibles, including the first use of a full-‐ocean depth hybrid ROV (Nereus) in the deepest trenches. For more information or an author interview please contact Chris Burrows, Publicist, at Cambridge University Press on 01223 326274 or email cburrows@cambridge.org Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. We further the University's mission by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Playing a leading role in today's global market place, we have over 50 offices around the globe, and we distribute our products to nearly every country in the world. We publish titles written by authors in over 100 different countries. For further information, please visit: www.cambridge.org