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Alien Ocean: Anthropological Voyages in Microbial Seas,New
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Alien Ocean immerses readers in worlds being newly explored by marine biologists, worlds usually out of sight and reach: the deep sea, the microscopic realm, and oceans beyond national boundaries. Working alongside scientists at sea and in labs in Monterey Bay, Hawai'i, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the Sargasso Sea and at undersea volcanoes in the eastern Pacific, Stefan Helmreich charts how revolutions in genomics, bioinformatics, and remote sensing have pressed marine biologists to see the sea as animated by its smallest inhabitants: marine microbes. Thriving in astonishingly extreme conditions, such microbes have become key figures in scientific and public debates about the origin of life, climate change, biotechnology, and even the possibility of life on other worlds.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Alien Ocean: Anthropological Voyages in Microbial Seas'? A: The book explores the hidden worlds of marine biology, focusing on the deep sea, microscopic organisms, and the impact of marine microbes on scientific debates and environmental issues.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Alien Ocean'? A: The author of 'Alien Ocean' is Stefan Helmreich.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 5, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Alien Ocean' have? A: The book contains 422 pages.
- Q: Is 'Alien Ocean' available in different formats? A: This edition of 'Alien Ocean' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'Alien Ocean'? A: The book covers themes such as the exploration of marine microbes, the origins of life, climate change, and biotechnology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Alien Ocean' is listed as a new item.
- Q: What edition of 'Alien Ocean' is available? A: The available edition of 'Alien Ocean' is the First Edition.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Alien Ocean'? A: Readers interested in marine biology, environmental science, and the role of microorganisms in the ecosystem would find this book beneficial.
- Q: Does 'Alien Ocean' include illustrations or images? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations; it primarily focuses on textual content related to marine biology.