Project Seahorse by Pamela S Turner
Seahorses, some of the ocean smost charming fish, are in trouble.In the past twenty years their populations has declined.They are threatened by overfishing, pollution and climate change. In Handumon in the Philippines, villagers and conservationists have joined to protect the seahorse and the coral reefs wherethey live. Amanda Vincent and Heather Koldewey, founders of Project Seahorse, work with Filipino colleagues and local fishers like Digoy Paden to protect seahorses and the livelihood of local fishing families. Through their efforts the Handumon Marine Protected Area is now a model underwater park where marine life is safe from fishing.PAMELA S.TURNER is the author of several award-winning children's books, including Gorilla Doctors: Rescue Endangered Great Apes, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and an ALA Notable Book. She is a resident of Oakland, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780547207131 |
| ISBN 10 | 0547207131 |
| Title | Project Seahorse |
| Author | Pamela S Turner |
| Series | Scientists In The Field Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2010-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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