After a Whale Dies: Whale Fall [Chinese]

By Eri Eguchi

One whale fall, a myriad of life. A whale fall, also known as a "whale fall biome," is a biological community formed by all the creatures attracted after a whale carcass sinks to the deep sea. This book gently depicts how the death of a whale, sinking to the seabed, transforms into a starlight-like hope, nourishing all things and continuing the ecosystem, allowing us to see the light of life's cycle even in death. It will take you to the deep sea to witness how a "whale fall" transforms into a deep-sea oasis, forming an indispensable food chain and ecosystem of the ocean. The rich ecology of the ocean comes from these interconnected and diverse organisms, none of which can be missing--from large fish to bacteria and microorganisms invisible to the naked eye. This biological community, which lasts for a hundred years, feeds tens of thousands of marine creatures. By understanding "whale falls," we can better understand the significance of protecting whales and dolphins, not only for whales and dolphins, but also for the entire marine ecosystem, and even for humanity and the Earth.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 626417453X
• ISBN13: 9786264174534
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Xiao Tian Xia