Marine Science for Kids: Exploring and Protecting Our Watery World

Marine Science for Kids: Exploring and Protecting Our Watery World — page 9
colony of California sea lions hundreds of birds and the big blue sea It was these research trips that really made me fall in love with the ocean and everything it has to offer During my career as an animal caretaker I have been lucky enough to work with marine mammals such as sea lions harbor seals gray seals bottlenose dolphins and sea otters along with many animals that live on land An important part of my job is to educate the public about issues marine mammals are facing in our oceans Sometimes I get to participate in efforts to understand these issues In one example I traveled to Sarasota Bay Florida where I went out on a boat each day and helped perform health assessments on wild dolphins My wife Bethanie and I wrote Marine Science for Kids because we share a passion for Earth’s water and all of the life that depends on it for survival that includes you and me and sea lions Getting to know playful sea lions was what hooked me into marine science What is your hook We hope this book inspires readers of all ages to find their hooks and then learn how to protect what they love Josh Hestermann coauthor of Zoology for Kids and Marine Science for Kids