I never studied it formally, and there were a few small details I hadn't known, but the appeal for me was more so the reinforcement, and the fact that this makes it very easy to share the enthusiasm. Of course, this isn't intended for people who are already well-informed about marine biology. But given how important it is to be aware as early as possible, I see no reason not to share at least the illustrations and stories with younger audiences. While the illustrated parts themselves are at a low-enough level where I think even elementary schoolers should be okay, the brief notes are at a higher level. (Also, I imagine with bigger pages than what I was reading on screen, it'll be easier to untangle the composition.)Įach illustrated story is prefaced with a brief note about the animal, with the significance of the plot to the larger issues involving the animal. At times I felt the composition got a little busy, but these are very short stories, so it's not difficult to go back and pick things apart. The stories take full advantage of the visual-text combination, though sometimes in different ways: the bit about butterfly fish had perhaps the most gorgeous visuals, while the sea turtle and giant clam (among others) sections took the opportunity to include diagrams. Overall, the endings are happier, but the prognosis is grim. Plots range from serious - capturing illegal fishermen - to lighthearted - a kid playing with a blue whale toy. This anthology offers a quick overview of twelve different oceanic species, each with a different scope of interactions with humans and within the ocean itself.
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