"Climate change is one of the most serious threats to the world's oceans causing ecosystem damage, coastal erosion, and ocean acidification. This necessary title explores these effects and the worldwide efforts to reduce them. From youth leaders to global organizations, learn how people work together to protect the oceans from the effects of climate change - and get motivated to take action in your community"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Audience
Ages 9-12 Crabtree Publishing Company.
Grades 4-6 Crabtree Publishing Company.
Contents
Reef at Risk -- Climate Change -- Danger to Diversity -- Oxygen from Oceans -- Increasing Acidity -- Dangerous Weather Patterns -- Changing Currents -- Sea Level Swell -- Diminishing Coastlines -- Threat of Disease -- Habitats at Risk -- Get Involved -- You Can Make a Difference.