"When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Paralympics sailing hopeful Felix and English school girl Kara work with veterinarians and specialists to save and reunite the dolphin with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef from the environmental effects of proposed dredging"--Provided by publisher.
Presents an introduction to oceans, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the ocean's climate, motion, regions, animals, and technology.
Investigates what the author calls a growing crisis in marine and ocean ecosystems, namely being the outbreak of infectious diseases among species that could potentially cause mass die-offs from the ocean floor up to the surface as well as in lives of species on land. Discusses how sewage dumping, drifting plastic, global warming, and unregulated aquaculture are contributing to these deadly marine infections.
Presents an introduction to oceans, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the ocean's climate, motion, regions, animals, and technology.
"Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce. Discover how animals survive and thrive in saltwater biomes around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Looks at oceans, covering where they are located, plant and ocean life, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
