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40 pp.
| Knopf |
May, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-375-87049-1$18.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-375-97049-8$21.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-307-97403-7
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Barnard profiles six marine species--jellyfish, orcas, sea turtles, tuna, corals, and blue-green algae--and speculates on these creatures' fates in light of climate change, overfishing, and pollution. The discussion touches on how science and innovation can help slow down or counteract damage, but Barnard doesn't sugarcoat the situation. Detailed (uncaptioned) paintings accompany the dire warnings. Bib., glos.