The Captivating Ocean. Expeditions into the Amazing World of the Depths

1.337 billion cubic km — approximately that much water is contained in the World Ocean. Moreover, the ocean holds many secrets and wonders that have attracted poets and artists for centuries, and today also marine explorers and biologists. Get ready... to break stereotypes and clichés! Sea water is not blue. Dolphins are not always friendly — they can be quite cruel, lustful, and capable of killing. The chance of being bitten by a shark is many times less than the chance of being trampled by a cow. Ocean life does not always follow the model of father — mother — child. Dive with Robert Hofrichter into the depths of the oceans to appreciate the beauty of coral reefs, unmatched by anything on Earth. Descend into the abyss, hiding a unique world that has been seen by fewer people than have visited the Moon! A world where, using light signals, some species seek mates while others use romantic allure to fill their bellies. Where males, to avoid searching for females in utter darkness, simply burrow into them, following one meaning in life — the continuation of the species. Where the most fearsome creatures of Neptune reside. If you too have been captivated by this mesmerizing and frightening universe, it is important to understand: it is not the sea that needs us, but we need it!