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Please Keep Plastics Out Of My Lagoon!, Linda Walters
Please Keep Plastics Out Of My Lagoon!, Linda Walters
CEELAB Children's Books
Everyone is talking about plastic pollution. In this book for young audiences, we provide information on plastic pollution, including microplastics. We describe some of the many animals found in our favorite estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, that are impacted by plastics. This book asks young readers to pick the items they want to see in their lagoon, "This animal friend or that harmful piece of plastic?"
As The Seas Rise: How Coastal Plants And Animals Will Be Affected By Sea Level Rise, Linda Walters, Sydney Katz
As The Seas Rise: How Coastal Plants And Animals Will Be Affected By Sea Level Rise, Linda Walters, Sydney Katz
CEELAB Children's Books
Lottie the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Marshall and Marsha Marshgrass, and Ollie the Eastern Oyster are here to tell their stories. You'll learn about each of them and how their futures are threatened by sea level rise. So read this book, and get to know your coastline!
Rising Tides: A Guide To Sea Level Rise And The Coastal Organisms It Will Affect, Linda Walters, Sydney Katz
Rising Tides: A Guide To Sea Level Rise And The Coastal Organisms It Will Affect, Linda Walters, Sydney Katz
CEELAB Children's Books
A lot has been written about how humans will be impacted by sea level rise, but there are many species of animals and plants that will also be affected. Lottie the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Marshall and Marsha Marshgrass, and Ollie the Eastern Oyster are here to tell their stories. You’ll learn all about their life-cycles, the important roles they play in their environment, and what the future may hold for them. So pick up this book, and get to know your coastline!
Fish Invaders At Gypsy Point: Katie And George Learn About Alternatives To Aquarium Dumping, Grace V. Nimnualrat, Anne Marie Wotkyns, George H. Zaleski, Linda Walters, Susan Zaleski
Fish Invaders At Gypsy Point: Katie And George Learn About Alternatives To Aquarium Dumping, Grace V. Nimnualrat, Anne Marie Wotkyns, George H. Zaleski, Linda Walters, Susan Zaleski
CEELAB Children's Books
While snorkeling, Katie and George come across a beautiful but unknown fish, so they snap a photo of it and take the photo to Dr. Linda at the University Marine Lab. She describes the unknown fish as a lionfish - a new, invasive species in western Atlantic waters that was most likely introduced by aquarium dumping (humans releasing unwanted plants and pets from aquarium tanks in to local waterways). Dr. Linda discusses the serious problems this fish and another invasive species, the green seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia, are causing to coral reefs and other aquatic habitats. She also explains better alternatives …
An Afternoon In Mosquito Lagoon, Suzie Caffery, Diahn Escue
An Afternoon In Mosquito Lagoon, Suzie Caffery, Diahn Escue
CEELAB Children's Books
Oysters in Mosquito Lagoon serve many important functions. They filter the water, are consumed by a variety of predators (including humans) and create habitat for over 100 species. Sadly, Mosquito Lagoon's oysters are in trouble. This story describes some of the amazing animals that live in or around Mosquito Lagoon's oyster reefs. Information on how everyone can help protect Mosquito Lagoon oysters is also explained.