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The Brilliant Abyss by Helen Scales

The Brilliant Abyss

Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It

by Helen Scales

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Jul 6, 2021, 288 pages

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Jun 2022, 288 pages

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- Science, Health and the Environment
- On The High Seas
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- Adult-YA Crossover Nonfiction
- Books About Animals
- Nature & Environment
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