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What the wild sea can be : the future of the world's ocean / by Scales, Helen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-290) and index."The acclaimed marine biologist and author of The Brilliant Abyss examines the existential threats the world's ocean will face in the coming decades and offers cautious optimism for much of the abundant life within. No matter where we live, "we are all ocean people," Helen Scales emphatically observes in her bracing yet hopeful exploration of the future of the ocean. Beginning with its fascinating deep history, Scales links past to present to show how the prehistoric ocean ecology was already working in ways similar to the ocean of today. In elegant, evocative prose, she takes readers into the realms of animals that epitomize today's increasingly challenging conditions. Ocean life everywhere is on the move as seas warm, and warm waters are an existential threat to emperor penguins, whose mating grounds in Antarctica are collapsing. Shark populations -- critical to balanced ecosystems -- have shrunk by 71 per cent since the 1970s, largely the result of massive and oft-unregulated industrial fishing. Orcas -- the apex predators -- have also drastically declined, victims of toxic chemicals and plastics with long half-lives that disrupt the immune system and the ability to breed. Yet despite these threats, many hopeful signs remain. Increasing numbers of no-fish zones around the world are restoring once-diminishing populations. Astonishing giant kelp and sea grass forests, rivaling those on land, are being regenerated and expanded. They may be our best defense against the storm surges caused by global warming, while efforts to reengineer coral reefs for a warmer world are growing. Offering innovative ideas for protecting coastlines and cleaning the toxic seas, Scales insists we need more ethical and sustainable fisheries and must prevent the existential threat of deep-sea mining, which could significantly alter life on Earth. Inspiring us all to maintain a sense of awe and wonder at the majesty beneath the waves, she urges us to fight for the better future that still exists for the Anthropocene ocean"--
Subjects: Marine ecology.; Marine ecosystem health.; Nature; Ocean.;
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SpongeBob SquarePants. [videorecording] / by Brown, Clancy,voice actor.; Bumpass, Rodger,voice actor.; Fagerbakke, Bill,1957-voice actor.; Kenny, Tom(Thomas J.),voice actor.; Nickelodeon (Firm),production company.; Paramount Pictures,distributor.; United Plankton Pictures,production company.;
Voices: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown.The complete eleventh season of SpongeBob SquarePants is resurfacing, and it's bringing some of the most unforgettable characters in Bikini Bottom with it! Dive headfirst into 50 deep-sea tales of nautical nonsense! Enter DoodleBob's alternate dimension and take a trip to Bubble Buddy's hometown. Help SpongeBob keep Fred's leg out of harm's way, move Bubble Bass out of his mom's basement, and stop SpongeGar from wreaking havoc all over town! Make new friends, including an imaginary hamster, a sea bunny, the Krusty Krab's peculiar night crew and Sandy's nutty nieces. Plus, take a trip to the moon, solve the curious case of the missing clarinet and hear Gary speak for the very first time ever!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; SpongeBob SquarePants (Fictitious character); Friendship; Marine animals;
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Hurricane lizards and plastic squid : the fraught and fascinating biology of climate change / by Hanson, Thor,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In his three previous books-Feathers, The Triumph of Seeds, and Buzz-Thor Hanson has taken his readers on unforgettable journeys into nature, rendered with great storytelling, the soul of a poet, and the insight of a biologist. In this new book, he is doing it again, but exploring one of the most vital scientific and cultural issues of our time: climate change. As a young biologist, Hanson by his own admission watched with some detachment as our warming planet presented plants and animals with an ultimatum: change or face extinction. But his detachment turned to both concern and awe, as he observed the remarkable narratives of change playing out in each plant and animal he studied. In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, Hanson tells the story of how nature-both plants and animals, from beech trees to beetles-are meeting the challenges of rapid climate change head-on, adjusting, adapting, and sometimes noticeably evolving. Brown pelicans are fleeing uphill, seeking out new lives in the mountains. Gorillas in Uganda are turning to new food sources, such as eucalyptus trees (which humans only imported to Africa in the past several decades), as their old sources wain. Auklets, a little sea bird, aren't so lucky: changes in the lifecycles of their primary food source means they return at specific times of year to oceanic feeding grounds expecting plankton blooms that are no longer there. As global warming transforms and restructures the ecosystems in which these animals and others live, Hanson argues, we are forced to conclude that climate change will not have just one effect: Some transformations are beneficial. Others, and perhaps most, are devastating, wiping out entire species. One thing is constant: with each change an organism undergoes, the delicate balance of interdependent ecosystems is tipped, forcing the evolution of thousands more species, including us. To understand how, collectively, these changes are shaping the natural world and the future of life, Hanson looks back through deep time, examining fossil records, pollen, and even the tooth enamel of giant wombats and mummified owl pellets. Together, these records of our past tell the story of ancient climate change, shedding light on the challenges faced by today's species, the ways they will respond, and how these strategies will determine the fate of ecosystems around the globe. Ultimately, the story of nature's response to climate change is both fraught and fascinating, a story of both disaster and resilience, and, sometimes, hope. Lyrical and thought-provoking, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is poised to transform the conversation around climate change, shifting the focus from humans to the lattice of life, of which humans are just a single point"--
Subjects: Adaptation (Biology); Bioclimatology.; Biotic communities.; Climatic changes.; Global environmental change.;
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The underworld : journeys to the depths of the ocean / by Casey, Susan,1962-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly peril. But now, cutting-edge technologies allow scientists and explorers to dive miles beneath the surface, and we are beginning to understand this strange and exotic underworld: A place of soaring mountains, smoldering volcanoes, and valleys 7,000 feet deeper than Everest is high, where tectonic plates collide and separate, and extraordinary life forms operate under different rules. Far from a dark void, the deep is a vibrant realm that's home to pink gelatinous predators and shimmering creatures a hundred feet long and ancient animals with glass skeletons and sharks that live for half a millennium--among countless other marvels. Susan Casey is our premiere chronicler of the aquatic world. For The Underworld she traversed the globe, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet, interviewing the marine geologists, marine biologists, and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this vast unseen realm. She takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the myths and legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom, to the first intrepid bathysphere pilots, to the scientists who are just beginning to understand the mind-blowing complexity and ecological importance of the quadrillions of creatures who live in realms long thought to be devoid of life. Throughout this journey, she learned how vital the deep is to the future of the planet, and how urgent it is that we understand it in a time of increasing threats from climate change, industrial fishing, pollution, and the mining companies that are also exploring its depths. The Underworld is Susan Casey's most beautiful and thrilling book yet, a gorgeous evocation of the natural world and a powerful call to arms"--
Subjects: Deep-sea sounding.; Marine ecology.; Marine ecosystem health.; Ocean bottom.; Ocean; Ocean.; Oceanography; Submarine topography.;
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Puppy dog pals. [videorecording] / by Brown, Isaac Ryan,2005-voice actor.; DiCicco, Jessica,voice actor.; Kenny, Tom,1962-voice actor.; Lavagnino, Sam,2006-voice actor.; Williams, Harland,1962-creator.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.; Disney Channel (Firm),broadcaster.; Disney Junior (Firm),production company.; Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Issac Ryan Brown, Jessica Dicicco, Tom Kenny, Sam Lavagnino, Harland Williams.Adorable puppy brothers Bingo and Rolly are back! Join the doggy duo on amazing missions: deep-sea diving in the Great Barrier Reef, fetching a four-leaf clover in Ireland, running all over Down Under, and much more! Then, meet their brand-new pal Keia in two exciting bonus episodes! Packed with action, music, and a ton of silly fun.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Brothers; Puppies;
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Blaze and the monster machines. [videorecording] / by Faxon, Nat,voice actor.; North, Nolan,voice actor.; Richardson, Kevin Michael,1964-voice actor.; Nickelodeon (Firm),broadcaster.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
Voices: Nat Faxon, Nolan North, Kevin Michael Richardson.Rev up and roll out! Gabby has the perfect tool to help Blaze get ready for the Axel City Grand Prix: a special remote control. Crusher takes her remote and activates machines all over town to slow Blaze down. Will Crusher cheat his way to victory? Next, Blaze and AJ race under the ocean and Blaze transforms into a submarine. Then, set out on a wild west quest to find a legendary track and save AJ and Gabby for a race day win!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Trucks; Monster trucks; Truck racing;
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Endless ocean. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Dive in and survey a mysterious underwater world. Take a deep breath and plunge into the Veiled Sea: an unexplored region with discoveries that change with each dive. Encounter and learn about over 500 species of marine life ... some of which are presumed extinct, or even mythical! What will you find on your undersea journey? Hang out and explore together in shared expeditions of up to 30 players online. Wander together in groups of up to 30 with a Nintendo Switch Online membership*. Greet your fellow divers with a friendly gesture and then delve into the depths to share discoveries.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Alcohol reference).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-30 player online multiplayer (Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features) ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Action adventure video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Ocean; Underwater exploration; Marine animals; Scuba diving; Endless ocean Luminous (Game);
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The magic school bus rides again. [videorecording] / by Arnett, Will,voice actor.; McKinnon, Kate,1984-voice actor.; Tomlin, Lily,voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.; Netflix (Firm),broadcaster.;
Kate McKinnon, Lily Tomlin, Will Arnett.Ms. Frizzle's kid sister Fiona takes the wheel at Walkerville Elementary, leading the class on wild adventures packed with science-fueled fun.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Educational television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Earth sciences.; Frizzle, Ms. (Fictitious character); School buses.; Science.; Space sciences.;
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Naniki / by Kempadoo, Oonya,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Through luminescent light, ancestral paths, and a Caribbean spirit-inflected world, Naniki explores the musings and inner workings of the deep blue - the Caribbean Sea - and its shape-shifting sea beings. As the sea mirrors the light from the blue skies, and its depths are exposed by daggers of sunlight, so too Naniki reveals and honours the Indigenous roots of the Caribbean and its people, whose destiny is tied to the sea, the vessel of collective memory. Set in the Caribbean Basin, Naniki is a futuristic cross-cultural tale imbued with magic realism. Co-protagonists Amana and Skelele are made of water and air, their essence intertwined with Taino and African ancestry. They evolved as elemental beings of the Anthropocene, and shape-shifting with their naniki (active spirits) or animal avatars, they begin an archipelagic journey to see the strange future they dreamed of. Until devastation erupts. Tasked by their elders to go back in time to the source of the First People's knowledge, they must surmount historical and mythological challenges alike. How can they navigate and overcome to regenerate themselves, their love, their islands, and their seas?
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Indigenous peoples; Shapeshifting; Spirits; Time travel;
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DC superhero girls. [videorecording] : original movie / by DeLisle, Grey,voice actor.; Dunn, Teala,voice actor.; Fairweather, Anais,voice actor.; Hamilton, Cecilia Aranovich,film director.; Hamilton, Ian,film director.; Vocino, Anna,voice actor.; Whitman, Mae,1988-voice actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Voice actors, Anna Vocino, Mae Whitman, Anais Fairweather, Grey Griffin, Teala Dunn.Dive deep into adventure in this all-new underwater epic. Sisters of the sea, Siren and Mera catch the students of Super hero High off guard in a surprise attack to steal a very powerful relic, the Book of Legends. With the book in her possession and harnessing more power than ever Siren aims to raise an army from the depths of the ocean's trenches. It's up to Wonder Woman, Batgirl and Supergirl to help Aquaman in defending Atlantis and stop the sinister Siren.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Superhero films.; Batgirl (Fictitious character); Wonder Woman (Fictitious character); Quinn, Harley; Aquaman (Fictitious character); Atlantis (Legendary place); Supergirl (Fictitious character); Women superheroes;
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