Children's Fiction Environment
Commotion in the Ocean
- Publisher
- BPC
- Initial publish date
- May 2023
- Category
- Environment, Activism & Social Justice, Marine Life
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781570674112
- Publish Date
- May 2023
- List Price
- $21.95
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Description
A story in poetic verse with whimsical illustrations of friendly sea characters captivates young kids as they learn about the problem of overfishing our ocean. With the word spreading from coral reefs to across the ocean, a meeting is called to hatch a plan of defense against fishing trawlers (aka "the monsters"). Brightly colored crabs and lobsters, sea snails, polka-dotted fish, and whales and dolphins rally together and appeal?with a hug and a kiss?to humans to hear their plea and make the right choices when they shop. A charming Sea Shepherd shanty informs youngsters about crews sailing the seas to protect whales, dolphins, and fish in need. It invites us all to join these kind individuals and help keep our oceans clean and full of fish. A foreword by Captain Paul Watson (founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) reminds adults of the importance of the ocean's ecosystems in supporting life on Earth.
About the authors
Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977 he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.