Ocean Soul

About the Book

Ocean Soul by Brian Skerry is a richly illustrated celebration of the world's oceans and the marine life that inhabits them. Drawing on more than three decades of underwater photography, Skerry presents photographs and personal stories from his work documenting marine animals and ecosystems for National Geographic.

A Journey Beneath the Ocean

The book takes readers into a remarkable underwater world populated by whales, seals, sharks, turtles, fish and diverse marine ecosystems. Skerry combines striking photography with stories from his experiences exploring oceans around the world, offering a closer look at animals and environments that are rarely seen.

Alongside the beauty of the photographs, the book addresses the vulnerability of marine ecosystems and the importance of protecting the world's oceans. Its combination of photography, exploration and environmental awareness makes it both a visual record and a personal account of Skerry's career.

Marine Photography and Conservation

Ocean Soul showcases the relationship between photography, scientific observation and ocean conservation. The images document marine species and habitats while the accompanying narrative provides context about Skerry's encounters with the natural world.

Key Features

Author: Brian Skerry; Marine and underwater photography; National Geographic photographer; Ocean wildlife and ecosystems; Whales, seals, sharks, turtles and other marine life; Personal stories from underwater expeditions; Ocean conservation; Large-format illustrated book.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for readers interested in marine life, underwater photography, nature, ocean exploration and environmental conservation. It can also appeal to photography enthusiasts and readers looking for an illustrated coffee table book focused on the natural world.

Product Details

Author: Brian Skerry; Publisher: National Geographic; Publication Date: 15 November 2011; Format: Hardcover; Pages: 264; ISBN: 9781426208164; Language: English.

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