First published 2019
The deep sea represents Earth's final unexplored territory. Biologist and experienced diver Bill Streever takes readers on a journey through both the science and human stories of ocean exploration. He travels from Challenger Deep, the ocean's deepest known point, to early submarine innovations and modern deep sea expeditions. Streever examines the world of competitive breath-hold divers and extreme adventurers who push the limits of underwater exploration. The book weaves together tales of sunken treasure ships, trapped submariners sending desperate signals, and the mechanical landscape of underwater robots and oil drilling platforms. Streever combines natural history with human achievement and failure in the ocean's depths. This account reveals how the deep sea continues to challenge explorers, scientists, and thrill seekers who venture into its dark, alien environment.
Genres: science, nature, adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir, technology
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, exploration, human-achievement
Setting: Challenger Deep, Earth
Period: 21st-century
Audio CD · Little Brown and Company