Understanding The Sea - Nearly three-quarters of the earth's surface is covered by the sea. The sea is not just a huge body of salt water. It is acted upon by various physical and chemical factors. These combine to form a complex web which takes scientists many years to unravel. The book covers a wide range of subjects, from winds, waves, tsunamis, tides, and currents to biological phenomena like biorhythm and bioluminescence to seamanship and maritime lore written in simple language easily understood by the layperson not conversant with basic sciences. It is a treasure trove of knowledge for post graduate students of oceanography, marine biology and fisheries, and to anyone keen to widen his knowledge of the sea.