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Who on Earth is Archie Carr?
Considered the world's leading authority on sea turtles, Archie Carr was also well known for his eloquent books on nature and for his influential work in the protection and preservation of the natural world. In this biography, author Christine Webster tells about the life and work of Archie Carr who has made extraordinary contributions to sea turtle conservation by bringing attention to the world's declining turtle populations due to over-exploitation and loss of safe habitat.
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Every year thousands of sea turtles die because of human behavior. Deep sea fishing nets catch turtles and cause them to drown. Many turtles consume plastic garbage and succumb to the ill effects. Other sea turtles, including hatchlings, are confused by the on-shore artificial lighting that development creates and wander inland to die rather than heading out to sea. Were it not for the efforts of scientists such as Archie Carr it is quite possible that several types of sea turtles would not only be endangered but extinct. In this title in the illustrated Scientists Saving the Earth series, Christine Webster introduces readers to both the life of scientist Archie Carr and the world of endangered sea turtles. In this biography readers are provided an overview of the life and work of one man who dedicated a great deal of his life to the cause of conserving habitat for sea turtles. In addition, Christine Webster also offers a detailed look at the habits of sea turtles and the environmental dangers they face. This is a well written account not only of one mans life but also the scientific underpinnings that could well determine the ongoing existence or extinction of these creatures., Children's Literature
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