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Name: Monsters of the Sea
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Richard Ellis

In Monsters of the Sea, noted marine biologist Richard Ellis casts a wide net across the ocean’s mysteries. He traces the lineage of sea monster lore from ancient epics to modern adventure novels, revealing how stories shape scientific perception. Ellis evaluates the work of early naturalists, offering detailed anatomical descriptions and observations of quirky behaviors in species ranging from sperm whales to octopi. He defends the misunderstood marine giants—octopus, shark, and others—arguing that our fear should translate into protection and stewardship of the planet’s underwater life.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Science/Biology

Authors: Richard Ellis

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