The Universe of the Ocean. How the Element That Shapes Our Planet Works

The entire World Ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single mechanism driven by sunlight—a vast blue universe.
Oceans cover a large part of the surface of our planet. A significant part of world history is linked to the ocean, which is spoken of much less often than the history of land. For millennia, phenomena observed in the ocean have troubled and intrigued, seeming to arise from randomness, the cruel will of fate, or the whims of gods. However, even in the 21st century, the degree of our dependence on the mercy of this great planetary-scale mechanism is truly grandiose. How does the ocean engine actually function, what is it that makes it "work", and how does it affect life on our planet: its wildlife, weather, history, and human culture?
In the pages of this book, we will embark on an exciting journey through the vast universe of the World Ocean, viewing it through the lens of history and culture, geography and natural science, biology and anthropology, discovering the fundamental principles of how this colossal natural mechanism operates. We will dive into the hidden depths of the ocean, where we will learn not only about its physical dynamics but also about the rich organic life that permeates the blue universe from the surface to the depths.
The most diverse observations collected by Helen Czerski over years of research on the frontiers of marine science are engagingly presented in this book, inviting a new perspective on what it means to be a citizen of a planet covered by ocean.