Science with a marine emphasis

Whether you're looking for a children's book about the sea, a better understanding of global climate change, a means of identifying that wildflower or bird you spotted while walking along the beach, or an exploration of physics and chaos theory, you'll find it here.

Our bookstore has a reputation for quality science education materials. If it's educational, we'll either have it or do our best to find it for you.

• Now available from our secure, on-line store:
  • Books for children
  • Books for adults
  • Books for teachers and home-schoolers
  • Coming soon: Apparel and other ocean-related gifts
• Available from this site
  • Children's books
  • Books for teachers and home-schooler

Visitors to the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport will find all these and much more.

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We recommend:

Planet Ocean: Voyage to the Heart of the Marine Realm Laurent Ballesta and Pierre Descamp National Geographic (2007) ISBN-13: 9781426201868 Price: $40 plus shipping Spanning the vast range of Earth's marine environments, from Greenland to the Polynesian Islands, Planet Ocean reveals hidden landscapes of unsurpassed beauty and awe. With engaging text and more than 400 photographs presented in a stunning oversize format, authors Laurent Ballesta and Pierre Descamp lead readers on a compelling voyage of discovery. Essays from leading scientists highlighting topics such as aquaculture and global warming help readers understand the threats that weigh on the world's oceans.

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