Lost Antarctica: Adventures in a Disappearing Land [Advance Uncorrected Proofs]

Author: McClintock, James

Publication:New York : St. Martin's Press, 2012

Binding: Trade Paperback

Edition: First Edition

Condition: Used: Very Good

Description: No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. Advance Uncorrected Proofs to the first edition in trade paperback format. slight edge wear; Hidden between the ice and snow of Antarctica is a world unlike any other. Bitter cold, scarce resources, and six months without sunlight a year make this frozen landscape virtually uninhabitable for people. Yes these harsh conditions have created a unique and fascinating world of unusual plants and curious animals, mostly amphibians.A keen observer will find forests filled with 50-foot algae, sea spiders, coral, multicolored sea stars, and giant predatory worms,providing nourishment for fearless predators - from leopard seals to giant squid. Now, as temperatures rise,hardy species from warmer climates are making Antarctica their home, and destroying this fragile terrain. In a closely observed account, leading marine ecologist James McClintock gives us an unprecedented look at the ravages of the polar environment. From the demise of ice-dependent species to ocean acidification, this is a highly original and distinctive look at a world that we're losing.

Ref#: 057342

Subject: Nature

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