Flotsametrics and the Floating World
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Through the fascinating stories of flotsam, one of the Earth's greatest secrets is revealed. In Flotsametrics and the Floating World, maverick scientist Curtis Ebbesmeyer details how his obsession with floating garbage-from rubber ducks to discarded Nike sneakers-helped to revolutionize ocean science. It is must reading for anyone interested in Oceanography, Environmental Science, and the way our world works.
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| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2025-06-03 22:22:36PM |
| Last Indexed | 2025-07-30 23:59:07PM |
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Through the fascinating stories of flotsam, one of the Earth's greatest secrets is revealed. In Flotsametrics and the Floating World, maverick scientist Curtis Ebbesmeyer details how his obsession with floating garbage-from rubber ducks to discarded Nike sneakers-helped to revolutionize ocean science. It is must reading for anyone interested in Oceanography, Environmental Science, and the way our world works.
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