National Geographic Society, US

Spanning the vast range of Earth's marine environments, from Greenland to the Polynesian Islands, Planet Ocean reveals hidden landscapes of unsurpassed beauty and awe. More than 25 essays from leading scientists highlight topics such as aquaculture and global warming. In addition to celebrating earth's marine life, Planet Ocean helps readers understand the threats that weigh on the oceans and why we must protect the incredible diversity of plants and animals there. Contributions from IUCN ensure an accurate, timely and interesting presentation of this very important subject.

The trade in seahorses, both dead and alive, includes many millions of seahorses each year and involves at least 32 countries and territories. This report provides a global overview of the trade, with particular emphasis on mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.