Download or read book The Ocean, Mankind's Last Frontier written by Frank Gibney and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The world ocean has always played a major role in the history of mankind. It is a vital source of food and natural resources. It influences weather conditions. It has also dictated much of the political geography and commerce of the modern world. From seafaring to supertankers, tidal waves to whaling, The Ocean explores every aspect of ocean life -- its wealth and mystery, its past and future -- and shows how it continues to affect our lives today." -- Back cover