Deep sea articles
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Deep Water: The World in the Ocean by James Bradley review – a compelling sea view of civilisation
This provocative and engrossing history of marine life identifies its role in shaping us – and the future crisis we faceThe science fiction writer Arthur C Clarke once argued that our planet should not be called Earth. “Clearly it is Ocean,” he observed. And certainly it is hard to deny its aquatic nature when we see that distinguishing sea-blue globe hanging in space in satellite photographs. Ours is undoubtedly a watery world.This birthright is explored in detail by Australian writer James...
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Dangerous waters: Indian fishers in search of better catch are venturing into deep sea – and peril
Climate change and overfishing have destroyed nearshore fisheries. But crossing other maritime boundaries comes with physical harm, seizure and detention.
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China's first deep-sea multi-functional scientific research and archaeological vessel docks in S China
China's first multi-functional scientific research and archaeological vessel for deep-sea exploration and cultural relics officially docked in Nansha District of Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province on Saturday.