Why read Below the Edge of Darkness?

Book cover of Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea

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A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean in this 'thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure' (New York Times)

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Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery during college…

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1 author picked Below the Edge of Darkness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Anne Louise Burdett

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I loved this book because it inspired me to keep an adventurous and exploratory attitude. It really made me want to be Edith Widder.

I am completely fascinated by bioluminescence, a large topic in this book, and while I learned a ton, it only drove me to want to learn more and pursue my interests in this field further.

Learning about wondrous creatures and what we are trying to understand about them in the context of conservation allows us the lens to prioritize our work and resources and keep moving forward. I found myself underlining every other line of this…

From Anne's list on nerdy science books that break your heart and put it back together again.