Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions

From the blue of the ocean to the azure skies above, marine biologist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones have assembled a raft of questions along with their answers about their research areas that may interest and perplex both the young and adult reader. While Megalodons no longer exist, they once reigned long ago as giant sharks, as evidence from a large fossil tooth indicates. As for mermaids, they belong to the imagination. But there is much to learn about jellyfish, poisonous sea snakes, bleached coral reefs, whales, seals, and so many other denizens of the seas. When looking at the sky, questions arise about clouds and precipitation, weather forecasting, and the variety of storms we experience, be it hurricanes, tornados, or typhoons. With continuing global warming and the increasing ocean temperatures, the prognosis indicates stronger storms in the future. Read about the expected repercussions to this planet due to climate change. The question/answer format elicits a lot of interesting information and may raise further queries for the reader. Both authors stress the importance of avoiding misinformation and misunderstanding and checking data sources. This is a pleasant, easy-to-read book that updates the reader with oceanic and atmospheric news.