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Project Seahorse, by Pamela S. Turner ; photographs by Scott Tuason

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 54) and index

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index present

1010L, Lexile

non fiction

Project Seahorse

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441152029

by Pamela S. Turner ; photographs by Scott Tuason

Scientists in the field

"Seahorses, some of the ocean's oddest yet most charming fish, are in trouble. Over the past twenty years, seahorse populations have declined sharply. In Handumon, a community in the Philippines, villagers and conservationists have joined together to protect the seahorse and the coral reefs where these quirky fish live. Amanda Vincent and Heather Koldewey, founders of Project Seahorse, work tirelessly with Filipino colleagues and local fishers like Rodrigo 'Digoy' Paden to protect both Handumon's seahorses and the livelihood of local fishing families. [This book] explores how committed conservationists, community organizers, and caring neighbors are restoring the luster of a damaged coral reef. Scott Tuason's ... photography will give you a fish's-eye view of Amanda and Heather's seahorse research and allow you to swim along on a midnight fishing trip with Digoy. Most important of all, you'll learn what's being done--and what you can do--to help the seahorse."--Front flap of jacket

A night on the reef -- Mr. Mom ; sidebar: How the seahorse got his pouch -- One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish ; sidebar: Fish haven -- At home in Handumon ; sidebar: Seahorses and traditional Chinese medicine -- Good seahorse neighbors -- Onion world

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