Author: Darcy PattisonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985213459
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The true story of the albatross named Wisdom, the oldest bird in the world.
Wisdom, the Midway Albatross
Author: Darcy PattisonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985213459
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The true story of the albatross named Wisdom, the oldest bird in the world.
Eye of the Albatross
Author: Carl SafinaPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805062298
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Interwoven with recollections of whalers and famous explorers, "Eye of the Albatross" probes the unmistakable environmental impact of the encounters between man and marine life. Safina's portrait results in an eye-opening look at the health of our oceans. 15 illustrations, 13 maps.
Holy Mōlī
Author: Hob OsterlundPublisher:
ISBN: 9780870718489
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Laysan albatross is called ml in Hawaiian.--
Garbage Guts
Author: Heidi Auman, Ph.D.Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457530554
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Aria the Albatross and her seabird friends have a problem: They keep throwing up garbage. When she sets out on a long-distance flight across the Pacific Ocean to find out why, she meets other wildlife having trouble with trash. Monk Seal is trapped by a strapping band, Humpback Whale is hopelessly tangled in a ghost fishing net, and Sea Turtle is choking on a plastic bag he thought was a jellyfish. Once-beautiful beaches, reefs and open oceans are littered by discarded fishing gear, disposable lighters, plastic bags and bottle caps, creating unimaginable hazards for the creatures that live there. As Aria learns, humans are both the cause-and the solution-to the ever-increasing problem of marine pollution. With its imagery-laden prose, emotional poetry, and delightful illustrations, Garbage Guts becomes a call for action to preserve some of our planet's most fragile habitats for the wildlife that depends on them.
Refuge
Author: Ian ShivePublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1647221447
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Photographer Ian Shive shows you the largest network of protected lands and waters in the world, the National Wildlife Refuge System. From the rugged reaches of Kenai, Alaska, to the vibrant coral reefs of the Palmyra Atoll, the National Wildlife Refuge System is dedicated to the preservation of America's natural habitats. Through the lens of Ian Shive, recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography, Refuge will show you the greatest of these landscapes and wildlife, including the migratory birds of Midway Atoll, the golden prairies of the Rocky Flats, and more. Learn from America's leading experts: Includes essays from top environmental and conservation organizations such as the National Wildlife Refuge Association, Earth Island Institute, and the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign, giving you the context that you need to appreciate these natural wonders. Plan your own journey: A refuge map and index of traversable locations allows you to start planning your trip of a lifetime to these hallowed refuges. Over 300 awe-inspiring images will let you experience more than 40 refuges right from your coffee table, including Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Rachel Carson NWR, Bayou Sauvage NWR, Valle de Oro NWR, National Elk Refuge, and more.
Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs
Author: David HopleyPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 904812638X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1226
Book Description
Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most prominently from climate change with changes to water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification particularly damaging. Modern reefs have evolved through the massive environmental changes of the Quaternary with long periods of exposure during glacially lowered sea level periods and short periods of interglacial growth. The entries in this encyclopedia condense the large amount of work carried out since Charles Darwin first attempted to understand reef evolution. Leading authorities from many countries have contributed to the entries covering areas of geology, geography and ecology, providing comprehensive access to the most up-to-date research on the structure, form and processes operating on Quaternary coral reefs.
Birds and Aircraft on Midway Islands, 1959-63 Investigations
Author: Chandler S. RobbinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airports
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Recommendations are made for reducing the bird hazard and for protecting birds that are not involved in the hazard.
The Shape of Life
Author: Nancy BurnettPublisher:
ISBN: 9781878244390
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Birds and Aircraft on Midway Islands, November 1956 - June 1957 Investigations
Author: Karl W. KenyonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airports
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The Raft
Author: S. A. BodeenPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312650108
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Robbie's last-minute flight to the Midway Atoll proves to be a nightmare when the plane goes down in shark-infested waters. Fighting for her life, the co-pilot Max pulls her onto the raft, and that's when the real terror begins.