In his 2012 book, Callum Roberts explains how essential the ocean is to life on Earth, looking at how we have taken it for granted and suggesting ways we can repair our relationship with this indispensable natural resource.

The ocean has shaped life on Earth for billions of years. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, our survival is bound to the sea.

Despite our reliance on the ocean, human activity is pushing it to the brink. What does this mean for the planet and the creatures that inhabit it?

In his 2012 book, Ocean of Life, biologist and oceanographer Callum Roberts explores how the ocean supports our existence and explains the threats it is facing.

From industrial fishing to plastic pollution and climate change, Roberts lays out the ways in which we have abused our oceans and how we can reverse the damage.