An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea, The Ocean is the ultimate gift book - that is then used - by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere.
There's never been a book quite like The Ocean before. This handsome volume is a treasure trove of information, inspiration, and wisdom - rich with how-to advice and great stories from renowned surfers, scientists, divers, seafarers, fisherfolk, safety experts, and more. Whether it's shucking an oyster or catching that first wave, casting a fly rod or righting a kayak, everyone from nautical novices to salty dogs will relish learning real-world skills and rediscovering their love for our planet's awe-inspiring seas.
