Enter the delicate, complex world of underwater life through extraordinarily detailed, hand-drawn illustrations and newly updated text. The Marine Biology Coloring Book will serve as an excellent resource and guide.
The process of coloring will focus your attention and leave a visual imprint on your memory.
Details on the natural coloration of the plants and animals illustrated will help you create an accurate picture of the ocean world.
The text provides a clear introduction to major marine environments as well as an examination of the lifestyles and interactions of the organisms that inhabit them.
This expanded edition offers vital information on ocean currents and global weather, including an explanation of El Nino, the deep-sea realm, and the newest deep-sea diving research vessels.
Enjoy the process of creating your own beautiful, full-color reference while you explore a fascinating hidden world. Both the serious student of marine biology and the weekend beachcomber will gain a better understanding of ocean life by coloring The Marine Biology Coloring Book.
Tom Niesen received his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Oregon in 1973, specializing in the ecology of marine invertebrates. He has taught at San Francisco State University since 1973, where he is currently Professor of Marine Biology. In addition to a career-long fascination with the ecology of the rocky intertidal zone, Dr. Niesen’s […]
Wynn Kapit artist and illustrator, with an M.A. degree in art and graphic design, had earlier graduated from law school (B.B.A. and LL.B.), and practiced law briefly. Mr. Kapit met Dr. Elson at San Francisco City College in an anatomy class. It was there that he and Dr. Elson got together in 1976 to create