"Even super predators are part of
the chain. Like all living beings,
when they die their bodies decompose
and nourish smaller organisms.
Every link in the chain
is important for the
balance of marine life.
When humans catch too
many fish in the ocean, it
messes up that balance."
For the four young creatures who have come together to learn about the world ocean, it is clear there is a lot to learn. First off is to learn that ocean covers 71% of Earth's surface. Pretty fascinating for our young learners.
Their Science Adventure Club makes camp on a tiny island, conducive to enjoying their time together and learning as much as they can. In twenty numbered sections, facts and conversation lead to being better informed about such subjects as plankton, the water cycle, climate change, waves and winds, tides, coral, camouflage, buoyancy, whales, ocean depths and underwater exploration.
Material is presented in easily understood bits at a time, allowing all four participants the opportunity to consider and digest what is being shared. The narrators are drawn from place to place through conversational text that encourages them to observe, speculate and have a say in what is being taught. Now knowing the biodiversity of the ocean, the four become aware of the amount of waste that is there. A time line for breaking down the marine debris is presented in a chart that encourages the four to get involved in helping clean up their island's beach. As they do that, they learn they are joining a growing number of people who want to make the differences needed to protect our oceans from further damage.
"People are setting up "Hope Spots" and keeping them free of fishing and tourism.
The goal is to protect one-third of the world's oceans by 2030."
Possible? We can only hope!
This book is published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
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