Anyone who has watched more than a couple of nature documentaries is likely familiar with the voice of Sir David Attenborough. His narrations tell the stories of countless teams of filmmakers and naturalists on their journeys around this planet, encountering wildlife that we can only see through their lenses. In this book, which I understand to accompany another documentary film, the esteemed naturalist and broadcaster and his co-author take a step away from the lands of our world and dive into the oceans. From a focus on a single blue whale, to exploring numerous ocean ecosystems, and finally to our impact on the oceans, this book reads like a spectacular docuseries. It paints the images that we could expect to see in eloquent words along with a few attractive illustrations and a handful of choice photos. The book is interesting and educational, providing information without boring the reader and creates both hope and a sense of warning. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this text and look forward to watching the associated film.
I received access to this ebook thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Grand Central Publishing) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.