"Because of the rapid rise in ocean levels and the constant threats from climate change, the deep, unexplored parts of the ocean are hot subjects right now. So much of the ocean is still unexplored. Black takes a look at many of the fascinating creatures living there, both now and millions of years ago, and how we have impacted the ocean environment."

Book Riot

“Deep Water . . . spotlight[s] the organisms to be found at increasing depths, from goblin sharks to vampire shrimp to giant tube worms. . . . Filled with arresting diagrams and images, [it] convey[s] the magic of the deep sea in a form that should appeal to even the most confirmed landlubber.”

Natural History

"The deep sea is a realm that has intrigued humanity for millennia. This book dives headlong into this realm, exploring the evolution of ancient life forms, the transformation of the environment, and its current inhabitants (which include horseshoe crabs, extinct marine sloths and giant jellyfish). In short, it shines a spotlight on the deep sea’s origins, evolution and future prospects."

X-Ray Mag

"This is a beautifully produced and informative book on the deep ocean for the novice, written by a highly respected American science communicator. Using text that is easy to read, together with large, high-resolution images, Black leads the reader into the depths to reveal the amazing creatures that have been discovered there. . . . The writing is a model of clarity and in no way patronising to the reader; rather it has a clarity and elegance of expression that is underpinned by scientific understanding. . . . Deep Water is an excellent read for any enquiring mind."

The Biologist

"Black’s Deep Water focuses on the unique animals that live in the depths, with brief sections of magazine-style prose and multiple large, glossy photographs for each."

American Biology Teacher

"This text provides an interesting, accessible introduction to offshore waters. . . . The numerous photographs and diagrams are well rendered and engaging. The narrative, which is parsed into separate topics of two to three pages each, never requires technical background knowledge and is well written. The scope includes some history of ocean discovery as well as information on the physical, geological, and, especially, biological aspects of deep-water environments."

Choice

“A delight. . . . Be prepared for surprises.”

New York Times, on "My Beloved Brontosaurus"

“An affable guide.”

New York Times Book Review, on "Skeleton Keys"

“Gorgeously composed. . . . Richly imagined.”

Wall Street Journal, on "The Last of the Dinosaurs"

“Black blends the intricacies of science with masterful storytelling for a cracking, enchanting read.”

Newsweek, on "The Last of the Dinosaurs"

“This is top-drawer science writing.”

Publishers Weekly, starred review, on "The Last of the Dinosaurs"

“Deeply compelling.”

Science, on "The Last of the Dinosaurs"