The Living Oceans

by TOPICS Entertainment

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005R1HH
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,799 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Plunge into the fascinating underwater world of active volcanoes, deep-sea peaks, cavernous trenches, and the longest mountain ridges on Earth. Observe how colorful and complex marine species survive and flourish in the deep. With documentary footage, detailed computer graphics, colorful video clips, Web links, and commentary from leading oceanographers, The Living Oceans four CD-ROM deluxe collection is a content-rich, educational resource for the entire family.

Investigate the history of sea exploration, ocean topography, hydrothermal vents, an awe-inspiring abyss, and more. This easy-to-use and interactive set delivers a comprehensive and visually stimulating oceanographic reference collection to your desktop, including Our Living Oceans, Our Living Oceans Junior for kids, Oceans from Discovery Channel School, and the Great Barrier Reef screen saver from award-winning marine photographer Bill Wood.

You'll learn how oceans affect our weather patterns and provide essential food, minerals, and medicines. Dive into the deep sea and explore bottom feeders, sponges, and other fascinating marine life. Uncover the hazards of underwater diving, and see the technology used to descend more than 13,000 feet. Kids learn how to classify marine life by their common characteristics, and how to place them in their correct habitats. Enjoy interactive games, exciting videos, colorful photographs, and comic strips that explain environments in a format that helps kids develop analytical skills while having fun.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonders of the Oceans and Barrier Reef revealed, November 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Living Oceans (CD-ROM)

My kids and I loved this set of 4 CD's. As an educational resource or just to increase personal knowledge of what lies beaneath the surface of the sea it is excellent value. My son sits glued to the monitor mesmerized by the Great Barrier Reef Screen Saver. I feel these CD's have something of interest for all ages. WE love the sea but I think anyone will be fascinated by the contents and enjoy the brilliant images.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Barrier Reef experience of a lifetime!!, November 25, 2001

By 

Reggie Brett (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Living Oceans (CD-ROM)

Wow!! The Great Barrier Reef Screen Saver is really cool. Makes you feel like you are right there in Australia (not couped up in the office). Combined with the other 3 educational Ocean CD's this is a terrific resource. It is exciting to experience the wonders beneath the oceans of the world on your PC. I vote the Great Barrier Reef downunder a "Must See one day", meanwhile I'll continue enjoying the screen saver on my desktop.