Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans.

Everything you need to know about the sea and shore, from high tides to half-hitches.

Contains 50 beautiful full-colour postcards from the bestselling book Oceanarium.