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A Sea of Glass: Searching for the Blaschkas' Fragile Legacy in an Ocean at Risk (Volume 13) (Organisms and Environments),Used
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"The author makes an eloquent plea for marine biodiversity conservation."Library Journal"Harvell seems to channel the devotion that motivated the Blaschkas."The GuardianWinner of the 2016 National Outdoor Book Award, Environment CategoryIt started with a glass octopus. Dusty, broken, and all but forgotten, it caught Drew Harvells eye. Fashioned in intricate detail by the fatherson glassmaking team of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, the octopus belonged to a menagerie of unusual marine creatures that had been packed away for decades in a storage unit. More than 150 years earlier, the Blaschkas had been captivated by marine invertebrates and spun their likenesses into glass, documenting the life of oceans untouched by climate change and human impacts. Inspired by the Blaschkas uncanny replicas, Harvell set out in search of their living counterparts. In A Sea of Glass, she recounts this journey of a lifetime, taking readers along as she dives beneath the ocean's surface to a rarely seen world, revealing the surprising and unusual biology of some of the most ancient animals on the tree of life. On the way, we glimpse a century of change in our ocean ecosystems and learn which of the living matches for the Blaschkas creations are, indeed, as fragile as glass.Drew Harvell and the Blaschka menagerie are the subjects of the documentary Fragile Legacy, which won the Best Short Film award at the 2015 Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit. Learn more about the film and check out the trailer here.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Sea of Glass'? A: 'A Sea of Glass' primarily explores marine biodiversity conservation and the impact of climate change on ocean ecosystems, inspired by the glass creations of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Sea of Glass' is Drew Harvell, who is a marine biologist and conservationist.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Sea of Glass' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'A Sea of Glass' published? A: 'A Sea of Glass' was published on May 17, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Sea of Glass' have? A: The book contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: Is 'A Sea of Glass' suitable for all ages? A: 'A Sea of Glass' is suitable for a general audience, including students and adults interested in marine biology and environmental conservation.
- Q: What accolades has 'A Sea of Glass' received? A: 'A Sea of Glass' won the 2016 National Outdoor Book Award in the Environment Category.
- Q: Does 'A Sea of Glass' include illustrations or images? A: While the primary focus is on the text, it may include illustrations or images related to marine life and the Blaschkas' glasswork.
- Q: Is there a documentary related to this book? A: Yes, Drew Harvell and the Blaschka menagerie are featured in the documentary 'Fragile Legacy', which won the Best Short Film award at the 2015 Blue Ocean Film Festival.
- Q: What unique perspective does 'A Sea of Glass' offer? A: 'A Sea of Glass' offers a unique perspective on the relationship between historical glass models of marine creatures and their living counterparts in today’s oceans, highlighting the fragility of these ecosystems.