The Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands: Region of WondersThis richly illustrated book unveils the mystery and wonder of the vast Bering Sea region, from the shores of Alaska, along the volcanic stretch of the Aleutian Islands, to the Russian coast, Author Terry Johnson tells how the biological and physical worlds above and below the sea meld to form a complex and rich natural environment. The book also covers history, from early Russian exploration and exploitation, through the U.S. purchase of Alaska, the international struggles of World War II and the Cold War, to present-day efforts to manage the abundant natural resources. To see photos from this book, visit www.uaf.edu/seagrant/bookstore/beringsea. |
Contents
Map of Bering Sea | 4 |
Physical Environment | 19 |
Life in the Sea | 45 |
Copyright | |
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