The Lives of Seaweeds

A Natural History of Our Planet's Seaweeds and Other Algae

Julie A Phillips author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Published:21st Nov '23

£30.00

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An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algae

As photosynthetic organisms, seaweeds and other algae transfer billions of tons of carbon globally from the atmosphere to the deep ocean each year. Coming in all manner of colors, shapes, and sizes, from bioluminescent single-celled algae to giant kelps, they form the basis of most marine food webs, and are found in almost all environments on the planet. Touted as the biofuel of the future, seaweeds and algae also hold promise for biodegradable packaging, offer a nutritious food source, and exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties.

Combining accessible text with stunning images and graphics, this book takes a deep dive to explore the unique characteristics of seaweeds and other algae, outlining their extraordinary evolution as well as their morphology, life histories, ecology, and uses. Offering rare insights into the algal world, The Lives of Seaweeds is essential reading for naturalists and marine life enthusiasts.

"[An] excellent book. . . . If you have been indifferent to seaweeds and other algae before reading this book, I guarantee you that you will henceforth see them in a totally different light. You will learn, you will appreciate, you will marvel, and you will yearn to know more."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
"Dip into this book and the chances are that you’ll start noticing and appreciating underwater plant life in an entirely new way."---Steve Weinman, Divernet
"A highly informative, profusely illustrated book."---Anthony Payne, Glasgow Naturalist Society

ISBN: 9780691228556

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288 pages