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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet: wondrously diverse, deeply interconnected, and critically imperiled. They sustain entire ecosystems and protect vulnerable coasts. But corals across the planet are in the middle of an unprecedented die-off, beset by warming oceans, pollution, human damage, and their own devastating pandemic. Even under stress, they are out-of-this world gorgeous, sending out warning flares in fluorescent bursts of yellow,...
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English
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"Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?"--
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Just south of the Equatorial Islands lays a coral reef teeming with sharks and exotic ocean life. Join leading marine ecologists and National Geographic Emerging Explorer and Fellow Enric Sala as they explore this utopia for sharks and discover valuable clues about how to preserve this delicate ecosystem.
8) Reef rescue
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"If oceans continue to warm at the current pace, coral reefs could be wiped out by century's end. But scientists from around the globe are rushing to help corals adapt to changing climate through assisted evolution. Follow scientists as they attempt to crossbreed heat-resistant corals, and even transplant corals' algae, in a race to save the coral reefs from extinction." --
Publisher
Green Fire Productions
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"A truly unique and hopeful film that explores the United States' first regional ocean plans and the intersection of national security, marine commerce and conservation. Savor rare underwater footage of marine life from Virginia to Maine and hear from those who are leading the way to a sustainable ocean."--Container.
Publisher
Green Fire Productions
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Ocean Frontiers features on-the-ground reporting from places across the country that are at the forefront of implementing promising new approaches to ocean and coastal management. With Earth's burgeoning populace facing an uncertain future on our beleaguered blue plant, never before have the world's oceans been called upon to serve so many, while suffering so much. But from the troubled waters now rises a new hope - a blossoming brand of stewardship...
12) Coral reefs
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Series
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Describes the nature, growth, location, and ecology of coral reefs.
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Series
Mermaids rock ; 1
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this new chapter book series featuring the mermaids of Mermaids Rock, Marina has just moved to Mermaids Rock and is thrilled to make friends right away. She and her friends soon face a mystery when the coral caves nearby are damaged. But who--or what--could have caused the destruction? Marina is new in Mermaids Rock. She has traveled the world with her scientist dad, and she can't wait to settle down and make friends! She meets some mermaids who...
Publisher
Green Fire Productions
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Following on the heels of the award-winning Ocean Frontiers, Green Fire brings you face to face with those now embarking on the nation's first multi-state ocean plan. Off the shores of New England, in a region steeped in old maritime tradition, comes a modern wave of big ships, energy industries, and a changing climate, now testing the limits of an already crowded sea. But in a pioneering trial of far-sighted planning--pushed by blueprints for offshore...
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Atlas developed by NOAA and the Smithsonian Institution devoted to ocean education and literacy, a product of a partnership to develop the Ocean Hall in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The atlas covers a comprehensive range of subjects from the physical ocean to current conservation efforts, and challenges to address to ensure a productive future for the ocean. The conservation chapter introduced marine protected areas, provides...
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