Giant Rays of Hope
Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
Published on 1. October 2024
56 pages
979-8-7656-3855-2 (ISBN)
Description
Off the coast of Peru, gentle giants swim beneath the waves. Thanks to the work of Kerstin Forsberg, giant manta rays have become a symbol of hope for ocean conservation in the region. Mantas are a flagship species, and when they're protected, the whole ocean ecosystem benefits.Kerstin, who founded the organization Planeta Oceano, has taken a new approach to ocean conservation. Previous conservation projects were often led by scientists from other places who didn't work with the local people. When Kerstin decided to help manta rays, she sought the opinions of local fishers and educated them about the dangers of overfishing, bycatch, and poaching-things that affect both manta rays and fishers. She also involved local schools and teachers.With the help of teachers, students, and fishers, Kerstin launched a project to identify and track manta rays and protect them, making the ocean a better place for all creatures. Dive in with author Patricia Newman and explore how taking care of the ocean can benefit everyone!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Brookfield
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade, Reading Age: From 10 to 11 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 14 years
Illustrations
Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Graphs; Charts; Maps; Illustrations, color
File size
7,54 MB
ISBN-13
979-8-7656-3855-2 (9798765638552)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
- Cover
- Front Flap
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Copyright Information
- Contents
- Introduction Inventing the Future
- Chapter 1 Making Waves
- Chapter 2 Embracing Manta Rays
- Chapter 3 From Hunters to Ambassadors
- Chapter 4 Living in Balance
- Author's Note
- Note from Kerstin
- Acknowledgments
- Glossary
- Source Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Diving Deeper
- Index
- Photo Acknowledgments
- Back Flap
- Back Cover
