secrets of the ocean realm

A photographic celebration of the spectacular drama of exotic marine creatures’ lives and the otherworldly beauty of the deep-sea ecosystems that shelter them, “Secrets of the Ocean Realm” is based on a five-part series of public television specials. Written and photographed by Emmy Award winning couple Michele and Howard Hall, “Secrets of the Ocean Realm” is more than just a collection of stunning photographs: it is a revelation of the sea creatures’ complex and mysterious cycles and patterns of behavior. The reader is presented with striking images of all manner of marine life (sharks, opalescent squid, molting lobsters, dolphins, giant whales) engaged in the vital activities of mating, threat displays, hunting and feeding. The remarkable photographs of “Secrets of the Ocean Realm” are complemented with fascinating and engaging stories that take the reader behind the scenes and reveal the state-of-the-art equipment and techniques used to capture these exquisite scenes of underwater life.

Edition: 1997