The Incredible Submersible Alvin Discovers a Strange Deep-Sea World

by Matsen, Bradford

• ISBN13: 9780766021891
• ISBN10: 0766021890
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

Summary

Inside the deep-diving submersible Alvin, three scientists peered out the portholes. Thousands of feet below the ocean's surface, Alvin continued its descent. Electric fans hummed and the green lights of the instrument dials glowed. Near a ridge on the sea floor, the crew spotted something in the searchlight! "Isn't the deep ocean supposed to be like a desert?" the pilot asked. "Yes," replied the controller. The surprised pilot said, "Well, there's all these animals down here." New forms of life had been discovered! Journey to the deepest reaches of the ocean to examine hydrothermal vents and the mysterious black smokers. Take a dive with Alvin and learn about Alvin's construction, the skillful pilots who control the sub, and the many advances it has made to further our knowledge of ocean life. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Brad Matsen is the author of many books and television shows on the ocean and its creatures. He has been a commercial fisherman, pilot, and scuba diver. He lives on the West coast and has a daughter, Laara, a son-in-law, Jonas, and a new grandson, Milo

Table of Contents

Stand By to Submerge	5	(5)
Diving into the Abyss	10	(11)
The Mysterious Black Smokers	21	(7)
Becoming an Alvin Pilot	28	(6)
Close Encounter with a Black Smoker	34	(8)
Chapter Notes	42	(3)
Glossary	45	(2)
Further Reading and Internet Addresses	47	(1)
Index	48