How to Revive Our Ocean

Informative, practical, and beautiful, this inspiring book shows how we can bring life back to the ocean, and in so doing revive our planet.

Many today bemoan the changes they see underwater: smaller and fewer fish, not as many species, bleached coral reefs. But change can happen, as this convincing volume demonstrates.

Here is a beautiful and authoritative book with a purpose, offering expert advice on how everyone, from individuals to communities and even countries, can create marine protected areas en route to saving 30% of the ocean by 2030—considered an essential goal by the world’s top climate scientists.

Through his National Geographic Pristine Seas project, internationally acclaimed ecologist Enric Sala has helped to create some 30 marine protected areas, representing a total area two-thirds the size of the continental United States. But that's just a start, and now Sala and coauthor Rechberger, both globally recognized marine conservationists, show how efforts around the world can contribute to this initiative so vital to our planet.

With science-based narrative, explanatory infographics, informative maps, and detailed illustrations, Sala and Rechberger reveal what a pristine ocean looks like and then offer step-by-step practical advice on how to get there. By establishing marine protected areas, we can bring back more fish species, more vibrant coral reefs, and abundant marine habitats, all contributing to a healthier ocean and planet.

This book is both an eye-opening exploration of ocean life and also a detailed instruction manual on how to establish marine protected areas, written not only for civic leaders and conservationists but for everyone who cares about the ocean they know and love.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs