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The World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One

The World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are OneAuthor: Sylvia A. Earle
Creator: Bill McKibben
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
Sales Rank: 32161

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.1

ISBN: 1426205414
Dewey Decimal Number: 551.46
EAN: 9781426205415
ASIN: 1426205414

Publication Date: September 29, 2009
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Product Description
A Silent Spring for our era, this eloquent, urgent, fascinating book reveals how just 50 years of swift and dangerous oceanic change threatens the very existence of life on Earth. Legendary marine scientist Sylvia Earle portrays a planet teetering on the brink of irreversible environmental crisis.

In recent decades we’ve learned more about the ocean than in all previous human history combined. But, even as our knowledge has exploded, so too has our power to upset the delicate balance of this complex organism. Modern overexploitation has driven many species to the verge of extinction, from tiny but indispensable biota to magnificent creatures like tuna, swordfish, and great whales. Since the mid-20th century about half our coral reefs have died or suffered sharp decline; hundreds of oxygen-deprived "dead zones" blight our coastal waters; and toxic pollutants afflict every level of the food chain.

Fortunately, there is reason for hope, but what we do—or fail to do—in the next ten years may well resonate for the next ten thousand. The ultimate goal, Earle argues passionately and persuasively, is to find responsible, renewable strategies that safeguard the natural systems that sustain us. The first step is to understand and act upon the wise message of this accessible, insightful, and compelling book.



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5 out of 5 stars The world is blue   February 27, 2010
DC (Miami, FL)
One of the most important books you will ever read.
Pick your five or ten best friends and send a copy to them.



5 out of 5 stars The World Is Blue/How our fate and the oceans are one   February 12, 2010
Linda M. Leonelli (Philadelphia, PA)
This is truly a must-read for all parents, grandparents, and all who care about the future. Famous explorer/oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau once said "if the oceans die, we will not be far behind." He said that 30 years ago and things have gotten much worse with acidification of our oceans from CO2 absorption (the actual pH balance changing to acid and killing our coral reefs and marine life).

This should be taught in all schools. The book is well written and very educational, but an easy read for lay persons.



5 out of 5 stars Another wake-up call   January 31, 2010
Roberto Chavez (Arvada, CO)
This book was delivered promptly and in perfect shape. The book's message is extremely important for all of us.


5 out of 5 stars Good Read   December 30, 2009
A. Crawford
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is small and to the point. A good read with important information. Enjoy


5 out of 5 stars Key for any conservation library   December 20, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
THE WORLD IS BLUE: HOW OUR FATE AND THE OCEAN'S ARE ONE provides a fine survey of how human pollution is destroying earth's ocean and what can be done to avert environmental disaster. The ultimate goal should be to find responsible, renewable strategies that maintain natural systems: THE WORLD IS BLUE tells how to do this and is key for any conservation library.

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