Stewart, Melissa

Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem

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ISBN 13:
9780593380604
author:
Stewart, Melissa
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Random House Studio
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
23.2 x 28.4 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Children's, Non-Fiction, Science & Nature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£15.83

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Whale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem A nonfiction picture book that reveals the fascinating story of what happens to a whale after it dies, and how its body becomes a source of food for deep-sea organisms. When a whale sinks to the ocean floor, its massive body provides a new beginning for a community of deep-sea dwellers. The process is both eerie and essential, as tiny creatures like hagfish and sleeper sharks feast on skin and blubber, while larger organisms like squat lobsters and deep-sea microbes benefit from the whale's nourishing presence. Over time, the whale's body becomes an integral part of the ocean floor ecosystem, supporting a wide range of life forms in a remarkable cycle of life and death. This beautifully illustrated book brings to life the intricate relationships within this unique environment, shedding light on a natural phenomenon that is both fascinating and essential to our understanding of the ocean's depths.

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