Plasticus maritimus : an invasive species

Pêgo, Ana (author.). Martins, Isabel Minhós (author.). Carvalho, Bernardo P., 1973- (illustrator.). Springer, Jane (translator.). "David Suzuki Institute." (issuing body.).

Summary: When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard, but on a beach. She walked along the shore, looked at tide pools, and collected fossils. As she grew older, Pêgo noticed a new species at the seaside: plastic. She decided to collect it, study it, and give it a Latin name--Plasticus maritimus--to warn people of its dangers to our planet. Inspired by Pêgo's life's work, and filled with engaging science and colorful photographs, this foundational look at ocean plastics explains why they are such an urgent contemporary issue.

Record details

ISBN: 9781771646451 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
169 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Kids, 2021.
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:	"David Suzuki Institute."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The importance of oceans -- The species plasticus maritimus -- Do you want to know more about plastic? -- Common ocean plastic -- Exotic ocean plastic -- How to go into the field -- What we can do -- Recycling: why can't we just relax?
Language Note:	Translated from the Portuguese.