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plasticus maritimus

1/24/2021

 
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AN INVASIVE SPECIES
By Pêgo, Ana & Martins, Isabel Minhós.
tr. from Portuguese by Jane Springer.
illus. by Bernardo P. Carvalho.
Greystone Books
​(Portugal)


What is plastic maritimus? How invasive is plastic to our oceans?  Marine biologist Pêgo presents a well-researched book about the existing problem that plastics create for oceans. Sturdy field guide format provides accessible text, diagrams, photographs, colored pencil illustrations, social action tips and resources.

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