Off the coast of Norway, a new species of aggressive worms destroys methane hydrate deposits, destabilizing the continental shelf. Meanwhile, whales and jellyfish launch coordinated, lethal attacks on human vessels across the globe. Marine biologist Sigur Johanson and cetologist Leon Anawak link these chaotic events to an ancient, deep-sea collective intelligence known as the yrr. This organism is retaliating against industrial pollution and ecological destruction, systematically removing humanity from the ocean to protect its habitat from further degradation.
Science fiction readers who enjoy technical detail and biological speculation will find an intricate look at marine ecology and the consequences of environmental negligence. The book serves those interested in the "clathrate gun hypothesis" and the logistics of global catastrophe management. Readers walk away with a shifted perspective on the ocean as a hostile, sentient territory rather than a passive resource, along with an understanding of how fragile humanity's reliance on maritime stability truly is.
Outward-looking and escapist; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
