The author looks back on his career as an oceanographer, describes how the study of the world's oceans has changed since World War II, and depicts the excitement of studying the sea

The Crest of the Wave: Adventures in Oceanography

Bascom, Willard

Biographies & Memoirs

Harpercollins

Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition. No dust jacket

A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea: The Story of the Mohole Project.

DOUBLEDAY

Examines the complex interactions between major coastal features and waves, tides, currents, and surf including man's attempts to control shoreline damage

Waves and Beaches

BANTAM DOUBLEDAY @ DELL

Deep water, ancient ships: The treasure vault of the Mediterranean

Waves and Beaches: The Dynamics of the Ocean Surface

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Anchor

Light wear to boards. Light toning to pages. DJ has little edge wear and toning.

David and Charles

The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the Sea First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. The original author, Willard Bascom, was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also anecdotal observation and personal experience. It brought to the general public understanding of the awesome and complex power of the waves. This revision from Kim McCoy adds recent facts and anecdotes to update the book's relevance in the time of climate change. One of the most significant effects of global warming will be sea-level rise. What will this mean to waves and beaches, and what effects are we already seeing? New text and photos cover events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, Hurricane Katrina flooding of 2005, and the 2011 earthquake and resulting devastation in Fukishima. As well as students, surfers, and the general public, this updated edition of a beloved classic is an essential handbook for climate scientists and ocean activists, providing clear explanations and detailed resources for the constant battle to preserve the shore.

Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast

McCoy, Kim

Patagonia

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The Crest of the Wave: Adventures in Oceanography

A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea: The Story of the Mohole Project.

Waves and Beaches

Deep water, ancient ships: The treasure vault of the Mediterranean

Waves and Beaches: The Dynamics of the Ocean Surface

The Crest of the Wave: Adventures in Oceanography

Deep water, ancient ships: The treasure vault of the Mediterranean

Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast