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Contained in the immensity and depths of the Earth's oceans, many of the planet's species and resources thrive far away from the reaches of human civilization. With expanses that have yet to be discovered and enormous reservoirs of untapped potential, oceans offer endless opportunities for research. This informative volume describes the features and properties of the bodies of water that make up 70 percent of the world's surface. Readers will learn about the various branches of oceanography dedicated to studying all aspects of the ocean and its life forms.