A beautifully illustrated book capturing the science, natural history, and adventure of the undersea world also reveals the behind-the-scenes work done by marine scientists and other staff at North America's top public aquariums.

The mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface has captivated man for centuriesthe Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes for purposes other than the culinary. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was trulydomesticated, offering the curiously inclined a chance to invent their very own exotic sea world within their own walls. In this fascinating history of the aquarium, Bernd Brunner traces the development of this most wonderful invention, giving insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied its swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, beauty, discovery, and delight, from the aquarium's humble origins as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian era's elaborately decorated containers of oceanic curiosity, to the great public aquaria of the twentieth century.

Sam, Sebbie and Di-Di-Di are three siblings who love doing things together. One sunny Sunday, their parents take them to the S.E.A. Aquarium where Sam and Sebbie suddenly lose track of their little brother. When Sam realises the fish she saw in the tank was not really a fish, but Di-Di-Di, they jump into the tanks and start asking all the fish if they have seen their brother. Finally they find Di-Di-Di with Jay, the Manta Ray. And they find out Jay has been sad because everyone is too afraid to play with him. So the siblings show all the other fish just how much fun the manta ray can be.

The history--and future--of one of the sea's greatest mammals

The Marine Aquarium Handbook is the bestselling saltwater aquarium book of all time, selling more than 250,000 copies since first published in 1982 and launching aspiring aquarists into the marine aquarium hobby. Out of print since 2006, this indispensable resource is now available in a completely updated and redesigned third edition that includes world-class color photography to help guide the reader through setup of their first marine aquarium and then progresses to reefkeeping and breeding of marine fishes. Written by an acclaimed marine biologist and pioneering fish and invertebrate breeder, the book provides sound advice in a clear, readable, and engaging voice. New content exclusive to this edition includes recent advances in biofiltration and energy-efficient lighting, brand new chapters on marine foods and refugia, greatly expanded coverage of fish species and hardy invertebrate species, and information about those species best suited for breeding. Each featured fish has a species profile, behavior notes, native range, maximum size, and essential feeding and husbandry advice. The Marine Aquarium Handbook covers everything a marine hobbyist needs to know to get started and be successful, including aquarium choices, water chemistry, filtration, biological filtration and live rock, setup and maintenance, fish selection, and identification and treatment of common diseases.

"Mating, spawning & rearing methods for over 90 species"--P. [1] of cover.

A guide to freshwater and marine aquarium fish and plants, including all common and scientific names, environmental needs and other pertinent information, photographs of each entry, and including a section on how to start your own aquarium.