CHAPTER ONE What Is Marine Science 4 CHAPTER TWO The History of Marine Science 14 CHAPTER THREE Careers in Marine Science 26 CHAPTER FOUR The Future of Marine Science 34 Fast Facts 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48 CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE WHAT IS MARINE SCIENCE Dr Cindy Lee Van Dover is at home on the miles 4 8 km in a tiny submersible The deep ocean floor She dives down three water is completely black There is no light It gets colder with every foot of depth The pressure could crush an unprotected person Dr Van Dover has piloted 48 dives in the submersible Alvin She explores hot springs on the Submersibles are important tools in the exploration of the deep oceans 5
