The Oceans is a complete multimedia reference library on the undersea world. This content-rich set of three CD-ROMs is designed to satisfy students and oceanography buffs alike. From whales to dolphins to the minute world and workings of a tropical barrier reef, The Oceans is unmatched in depth and content.

The collection consists of three engaging titles: Whales and Dolphins, Worlds of the Reef, and The Great Barrier Reef. Whales and Dolphins is a multimedia CD-ROM that delves into the world of cetaceans. From the giant blue whale to the smallest dolphin, learn about the complex world of cetaceans through 30 minutes of video, distribution maps, a full index, whale sounds, photographs, and a guide to whale families and species. Paintings by Larry Foster are included as a bonus.

In Worlds of the Reef, host David Bellamy takes you to many of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. An experienced diver accompanies you on a series of underwater expeditions. With more than 100 BBC videos, 400 sound clips, narrated tours, over 300 photos and illustrations, as well as satellite links to other reefs, Worlds of the Reef is a unique CD-ROM.

The Great Barrier Reef brings this diverse aquatic environment to your desktop and comes packed with more than 1,500 color images, 40 minutes of video, and 1,800 pages of information. Learn about this special reef, its complex structure, the fish and animals that live there, and discover its dangerous marine life. More than 400 color pictures and captions of the reef's most popular animals are also included.