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Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are More →
Protecting the Oceans
In its Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, the United Nations states a healthy Earth requires healthy oceans - and life below water must be protected. Protecting the Oceans is a timely series that explains the threats to our oceans and explores ocean action being taken around the world. Readers will learn how we depend on oceans and what sustainable use of ocean resources looks like. They will also discover the effects of climate change and pollution on oceans. Each book uses infographics to clearly communicate key facts and figures, and highlights human efforts to protect oceans, inspiring readers to take ocean action in their communities. A free downloadable Teacher's Guide is available on the Crabtree website.
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Climate change is one of the most serious threats to the world's oceans causing ecosystem damage, coastal erosion, and ocean acidification. This necessary title explores these effects and the More →
From food to economic opportunities, the ocean contains a wealth of natural resources that humans around the world depend on. But as we use these resources, we can negatively impact the… More →
Why are oceans some of Earth's most important resources? This title explores the many ways humans and other living things depend on oceans, from helping to clean the air and regulating the… More →