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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593087312
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
**Discover the Unparalleled Beauty and Urgent Fight for Coral Reefs!**
FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST
Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of coral reefs with 'Life on the Rocks', a compelling exploration of their environmental significance and the urgent measures taken to save them. As vibrant ecosystems, coral reefs play a crucial role in preserving marine biodiversity while providing protection to coastlines. However, they face an unprecedented crisis due to climate change, pollution, and destructive human activities.
Renowned marine biologist Juli Berwald takes you on an inspiring journey across the globe, uncovering the intricate beauty and vital importance of these underwater fairy gardens. Experience the urgency as scientists and activists come together to implement innovative solutions, participating in groundbreaking rescue missions that underscore the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit.
'Life on the Rocks' stands as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect these ecological wonders. It's not just a book—it's a call to action, inviting readers to join the fight to preserve coral reefs for future generations. Perfect for nature lovers, environmentalists, and anyone concerned about the planet’s health, this trade paperback is a must-read to understand the intricate connections between us and our oceans.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are processed promptly, and we offer reliable shipping options to ensure your book arrives safely at your doorstep. Immerse yourself in this essential read today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593087312
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Description:
FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST
The story of the urgent fight to save coral reefs, and why it matters to us all
Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet- extraordinarily diverse, deeply interconnected, and full of wonders. When they're thriving, these fairy gardens hidden beneath the ocean's surface burst with color and life. They sustain bountiful ecosystems and protect vulnerable coasts. Corals themselves are evolutionary marvels that build elaborate limestone formations from their collective skeletons, broker symbiotic relationships with algae, and manufacture their own fluorescent sunblock. But corals across the planet are in the middle of an unprecedented die-off, beset by warming oceans, pollution, damage by humans, and a devastating pandemic.
Juli Berwald fell in love with coral reefs as a marine biology student, entranced by their beauty and complexity. Alarmed by their peril, she traveled the world to discover how to prevent their loss. She met scientists and activists operating in emergency mode, doing everything they can think of to prevent coral reefs from disappearing forever. She was so amazed by the ingenuity of these last-ditch efforts that she joined in rescue missions, unexpected partnerships, and risky experiments, and helped rebuild reefs with rebar and zip ties.
Life on the Rocks is an inspiring, lucid, meditative ode to the reefs and the undaunted scientists working to save them against almost impossible odds. As she also attempts to help her daughter in her struggle with mental
ISBN: 9780593087312
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
**Discover the Unparalleled Beauty and Urgent Fight for Coral Reefs!**
FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST
Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of coral reefs with 'Life on the Rocks', a compelling exploration of their environmental significance and the urgent measures taken to save them. As vibrant ecosystems, coral reefs play a crucial role in preserving marine biodiversity while providing protection to coastlines. However, they face an unprecedented crisis due to climate change, pollution, and destructive human activities.
Renowned marine biologist Juli Berwald takes you on an inspiring journey across the globe, uncovering the intricate beauty and vital importance of these underwater fairy gardens. Experience the urgency as scientists and activists come together to implement innovative solutions, participating in groundbreaking rescue missions that underscore the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit.
'Life on the Rocks' stands as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect these ecological wonders. It's not just a book—it's a call to action, inviting readers to join the fight to preserve coral reefs for future generations. Perfect for nature lovers, environmentalists, and anyone concerned about the planet’s health, this trade paperback is a must-read to understand the intricate connections between us and our oceans.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are processed promptly, and we offer reliable shipping options to ensure your book arrives safely at your doorstep. Immerse yourself in this essential read today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593087312
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Description:
FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST
The story of the urgent fight to save coral reefs, and why it matters to us all
Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet- extraordinarily diverse, deeply interconnected, and full of wonders. When they're thriving, these fairy gardens hidden beneath the ocean's surface burst with color and life. They sustain bountiful ecosystems and protect vulnerable coasts. Corals themselves are evolutionary marvels that build elaborate limestone formations from their collective skeletons, broker symbiotic relationships with algae, and manufacture their own fluorescent sunblock. But corals across the planet are in the middle of an unprecedented die-off, beset by warming oceans, pollution, damage by humans, and a devastating pandemic.
Juli Berwald fell in love with coral reefs as a marine biology student, entranced by their beauty and complexity. Alarmed by their peril, she traveled the world to discover how to prevent their loss. She met scientists and activists operating in emergency mode, doing everything they can think of to prevent coral reefs from disappearing forever. She was so amazed by the ingenuity of these last-ditch efforts that she joined in rescue missions, unexpected partnerships, and risky experiments, and helped rebuild reefs with rebar and zip ties.
Life on the Rocks is an inspiring, lucid, meditative ode to the reefs and the undaunted scientists working to save them against almost impossible odds. As she also attempts to help her daughter in her struggle with mental