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4.43 AVERAGE
4.43 AVERAGE
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4.5 Stars
As a huge nature lover that has watched and read countless series and books by the legend that is David Attenborough, I was desperately excited to read this newest book "Ocean".
The book is split into three parts, with part two being the bulk of the book. Part Two is split into 8 sections of the Ocean including Coral Reef, The Deep, Open Ocean, Kelp Forest, Arctic, Mangroves, Oceanic Islands and Seamounts and Southern Ocean.
Each section generally leads with an opening paragraph or tale by David Attenborough (captioned DA afterwards) and then leads into Colin Butfield's parts which are by far the larger parts of the book. There are also stunning photographs in each section and fun drawings throughout the book.
My favourite sections were Coral Reef, The Deep, Kelp Forest and Mangroves. However every single section I found interesting and engaging. Even though sometimes I didn't learn much new information (I consume a lot of nature books/journals/programmes etc), I still really enjoyed the stories, case studies and scientific information given.
"Ocean" tells the stories of our many underwater ecosystems whilst also going into detail on specific species, trips by David, scientific information, political issues and of course, Climate Change and how the Ocean is being affected. I adored the more zoomed in stories about specific species from sea otters eating clams to a whale carcass covered in pearl octopus and how krill feed basically everything in Antarctica!
Although it can be a little depressing at times, this book does show the harsh reality of the state of our Oceans. I really hope this book makes people think more about their choices and what they can change to help save our Oceans and also our planet.
My main gripe about this book is that there was quite a lot of repetition. I understand wanting to teach and force a point, however at times in Colin's sections, it became a little tiring due to the repeated information.
Despite this, I have to say it was very well written and incredibly well researched. Some of the stories were brand new to me and I gobbled up that information and loved every second.
Overall, a fantastic new nature book that I think a lot of people will enjoy. There is a great balance in stories and information and think it makes it very accessible for those that want to learn about the Ocean's amazing and unique ecosystems.
Please note that I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
As a huge nature lover that has watched and read countless series and books by the legend that is David Attenborough, I was desperately excited to read this newest book "Ocean".
The book is split into three parts, with part two being the bulk of the book. Part Two is split into 8 sections of the Ocean including Coral Reef, The Deep, Open Ocean, Kelp Forest, Arctic, Mangroves, Oceanic Islands and Seamounts and Southern Ocean.
Each section generally leads with an opening paragraph or tale by David Attenborough (captioned DA afterwards) and then leads into Colin Butfield's parts which are by far the larger parts of the book. There are also stunning photographs in each section and fun drawings throughout the book.
My favourite sections were Coral Reef, The Deep, Kelp Forest and Mangroves. However every single section I found interesting and engaging. Even though sometimes I didn't learn much new information (I consume a lot of nature books/journals/programmes etc), I still really enjoyed the stories, case studies and scientific information given.
"Ocean" tells the stories of our many underwater ecosystems whilst also going into detail on specific species, trips by David, scientific information, political issues and of course, Climate Change and how the Ocean is being affected. I adored the more zoomed in stories about specific species from sea otters eating clams to a whale carcass covered in pearl octopus and how krill feed basically everything in Antarctica!
Although it can be a little depressing at times, this book does show the harsh reality of the state of our Oceans. I really hope this book makes people think more about their choices and what they can change to help save our Oceans and also our planet.
My main gripe about this book is that there was quite a lot of repetition. I understand wanting to teach and force a point, however at times in Colin's sections, it became a little tiring due to the repeated information.
Despite this, I have to say it was very well written and incredibly well researched. Some of the stories were brand new to me and I gobbled up that information and loved every second.
Overall, a fantastic new nature book that I think a lot of people will enjoy. There is a great balance in stories and information and think it makes it very accessible for those that want to learn about the Ocean's amazing and unique ecosystems.
Please note that I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
This engaging and beautifully written book explores the ocean’s wonders and fragility through personal stories, history, and cutting-edge science. Discover the ocean’s remarkable resilience—and envision a future of fully restored marine life, more spectacular than we can imagine. I love how this book celebrates the beauty of the ocean, past and present, and offers hope for renewal. The book is a pleasure to read.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced