Books by Ian Urbina
“This book came out at around the same time as my first book…They’re similar in some ways, but I would say Urbina’s book is much better than mine. Each chapter investigates a specific sector of the clandestine operations that take place out at sea. He delves into the many weird corners of this world, including illegal fishing, the oil and gas industry, pirates, smuggling, and human trafficking. Urbina must be an adrenaline junkie. He takes you to some dangerous and terrifying places. It’s an exceptional piece of literary journalism and reporting. There is no other book out there like this. Every single chapter is fantastic.” Read more...
The Best Books of Ocean Journalism
Laura Trethewey, Journalist
Interviews where books by Ian Urbina were recommended
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The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It
by Helen Scales -
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The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier
by Ian Urbina -
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Mapping the Deep
by Robert Kunzig -
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Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves
by James Nestor -
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The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean
by Susan Casey
The Best Books of Ocean Journalism, recommended by Laura Trethewey
The Best Books of Ocean Journalism, recommended by Laura Trethewey
Humans have mapped only 25 percent of the seafloor, so the ocean is ripe for exploration and investigation. Environmental journalist and author Laura Trethewey recommends five books by ‘ocean journalists’ that explore the life, crime and science of the seas.
