The Arctic Ocean: A Guide to the Coastal Wildlife (Bradt Guides) [Paperback]

Tony Soper (Author), Dan Powell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Bradt Guides | Publication Date: July 1, 2001

Tony Soper's guide provides an essential handbook for visitors bound for the coastal fringes of the Arctic Ocean. It also proves a fascinating source of information for naturalists and armchair explorers of the Arctic. This region is home to many species, including the polar bear, the Atlantic walrus, the Greenland shark and a multitude of migrant birds, all brought to life in this beautifully illustrated guide. Tour operators, cruise ships, the Aurora Borealis and a history of Arctic exploration are also covered for the complete guide.

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From the Back Cover

A barren and inhospitable region for most of the year, the Arctic is permanent home to just a handful of hardy creatures. But come the summer, the wind stirs the waters to bring minerals to the surface, nourishing the plankton that in turn attracts numerous birds and sea mammals to these shores. For just a few short months of almost endless daylight, the winter inhabitants of the Arctic fringes are joined by numerous shorebirds and waterfowl, seals and whales, all taking advantage of the abundance of food before heading south to avoid the harsh winter.Tony Soper's lively text provides the perfect companion to an exploration of the coastal regions of the Arctic and its inhabitants. Enhanced by specially commissioned watercolor paintings, this book will bring added insight to those visiting the Arctic in high summer, and lasting pleasure throughout the winter months. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 144 pages, watercolors, illustrations, maps)

About the Author

Author Tony Soper was co-founder of the BBC's famous Natural History Unit and became its first film producer. Nowadays he is an expedition leader going in search of seabirds and whales and visiting the wildlife of remote islands. Award-winning illustrator Dan Powell is a full-time artist, specialising in birds. His work has been published in several key birding magazines including RSPB Birds.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1st edition (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841620203
• ISBN-13: 978-1841620206
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,718,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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