Oceans under Glass: Tank Craft and the Sciences of the Sea

Aquariums are essential to understanding the ocean and are used to investigate scientific questions such as animal behavior, cancer research, and climate change. This book examines the historical development of aquariums and their effect on our interactions with underwater life, including photographic aquariums, kriesel tanks, and hatching systems. It offers a fresh history about how the aquarium has been used in modern marine biology and how integral it is to knowing the marine world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Aquarium craft is a captivating exploration into the depths of underwater environments, offering invaluable insights into these mysterious realms. Unfortunately, Atlantic coral, a vital component of marine ecosystems, is facing a rapid decline in the wild, necessitating urgent measures to preserve and reproduce these species in captivity. Conservationists have been diligently working for the past decade to safeguard the remaining populations of coral and revive once-thriving coral reefs through innovative approaches. Captive environments, meticulously designed in specialized aquariums, hold a glimmer of hope for these corals.

In this comprehensive book, Samantha Muka delves into the world of specialized tanks, tracing their development throughout the twentieth century. By examining these tanks, including photographic aquariums, kriesel tanks (for jellyfish), and hatching systems, Muka sheds light on the creation of ocean simulations and their profound impact on our understanding and interactions with underwater life. Oceans under Glass is a lively and engaging narrative that offers a fresh perspective on the historical usage of aquariums in modern marine biology. It highlights the indispensable role of aquariums in unraveling the mysteries of the marine world, making them a crucial tool in our quest to safeguard and preserve these fragile ecosystems.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226824130