must read

THE UNDERWORLD: JOURNEYS TO THE DEPTHS OF THE OCEAN

Susan Casey, a New York Times bestselling author, provides an “awe-inspiring” portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves. The deep ocean has always been a source of wonder – and terror. What’s down there?

The book takes readers on a journey through the history of deep-sea exploration. “The Underworld” explores myths and legends of the ancient world, storied shipwrecks and the scientists who are learning to understand the complexity of the creatures who live in the realms long thought to be devoid of life.

Casey learns the deep is a vibrant realm that’s home to “pink gelatinous predators” and shimmering creatures. She traversed the globe, joining scientists and explorers on dives, interviewing the marine geologists, marine biologists and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this “vast unseen realm.”