World Ocean Atlas, Vol. 3: The Arctic Ocean; The Times Atlas of the Oceans

Summary

This review assesses World Ocean Atlas, Volume 3: The Arctic Ocean and The Times Atlas of the Oceans. Produced by the Soviet navy, the former provides detailed quantitative mapping of Arctic seabed features, climate, water properties, organisms, and ice, alongside an international history of exploration. The reviewer praises its cartographic quality and research value but notes the language barrier for English readers, criticizes its high overseas price, and objects to supplying English translations of section introductions and the index only in a separate pamphlet. The Times atlas addresses general readers and covers all oceans through maps, illustrations, and text on economic geography supported by physical and biological oceanography. Its topics include resources, trade, strategy, exploration, and law. The reviewer commends its breadth and presentation as an introductory work and reference volume.