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Helen Czerski is at the forefront of marine science and in this book, she offers fascinating insights into the defining feature of our planet - its ocean.

It begins with the critical role played by the polar oceans.

She explores the passengers and voyagers who live and travel across the ocean from the humble herring, to the cannibalistic Humboldt squid to the mysterious sea-potato.

Helen also travels to the depths and encounters active volcanoes and an upside down waterfall.

Plus, an examination of the history of human fascination with the ocean, from 19th century polar explorers, to her own passion for Hawaii's canoeing prowess.

Omnibus of five episodes abridged by Penny Leicester.

Read by Lyndsey Marshal.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in June 2023.

**** Helen Czerski is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCL.

She studies the bubbles underneath breaking waves in the open ocean to understand their effects on weather.

Czerski hosts the Ocean Matters podcast, and is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. She is also the author of the bestselling Storm in a Teacup: the Physics of Everyday Life

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