50 Ways to Save the Ocean

by David Helvarg, Philippe Cousteau (Foreword), Jim Toomey (Illustrator)

The oceans, and the challenges they face, are so vast that it’s easy to feel powerless to protect them. 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, written by veteran environmental journalist David Helvarg, focuses on practical, easily-implemented actions everyone can take to protect and conserve this vital resource. Well-researched, personal, and sometimes whimsical, the book addresses daily choices that affect the ocean's health: what fish should and should not be eaten; how and where to vacation; storm drains and driveway run-off; protecting local water tables; proper diving, surfing, and tide pool etiquette; and supporting local marine education. Helvarg also looks at what can be done to stir the waters of seemingly daunting issues such as toxic pollutant runoff; protecting wetlands and sanctuaries; keeping oil rigs off shore; saving reef environments; and replenishing fish reserves.

Genres: Nonfiction

212 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 22, 2006

About the author

David Helvarg is Executive Director of Blue Frontier and the author of six books: Blue Frontier, The War against the Greens, 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, Rescue Warriors, Saved by the Sea and The Golden Shore. He is editor of the Ocean and Coastal Conservation Guide, organizer of ‘Blue Vision’ Summits for ocean activists and the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards (co-hosted with Wendy Benchley), and winner of Coastal Living Magazine’s 2005 Leadership Award and the 2007 Herman Melville Literary Prize.

Helvarg worked as a war correspondent in Northern Ireland and Central America, covered a range of issues from military science to the AIDS epidemic, and reported from every continent including Antarctica. An award-winning journalist, he produced more than 40 broadcast documentaries for PBS, The Discovery Channel, and others. His print work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, LA Times, Smithsonian, National Geographic, Popular Science, Sierra, and Parade. He’s done radio work for Marketplace, AP radio, and Pacifica. He has led workshops for journalists in Poland, Turkey, Tunisia, Slovakia and Washington DC. He is a licensed Private Investigator, body-surfer and scuba diver.

Reviews

[Gail DiVico · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in preserving our oceans today whether you are living near the ocean or are inland. Everyone can do their part from proper recycling to taking classes, watching video, etc. The high use of fossil fuels today and global warming are harming our waterways, as is dumping garbage down our street drains. Steps need to be taken by all of us to save our blue planet. Highly recommend this book for all.

[Lindsay (I'm on StoryGraph) · Rating 4 out of 5]

SAVE THE PLANET, PEOPLE.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun fast read, this book gives a simple step by step guide to making a difference for our oceans. I enjoyed meeting the author, David Helvarg at the "Making Waves in Colorado: Colorado Ocean Coalition" conference in Boulder. They honored Jean-Michel Cousteau. It was a great pleasure to meet him. The intro to the above book is written by his brother Philippe Cousteau. I recommend this book to kids of all ages that love the sea and want to make a difference. Be a "Seaweed Rebel and join a marine grassroots movement of concerned citizens to fight for healthy and bountiful seas.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

great for a classroom flip through

[Tim Gannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview of ways to help with ocean conservation. Nice list of resources in the appendix also.

[Hilary]

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