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Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean.

In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt's mother!), the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt's discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them. A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction.

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This book is part of the "Scientists in the Field" series.
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The Hive Detectives Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.2/10

The Bat Scientists First published 2010 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

Emi and the Rhino Scientist Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

The Mighty Mars Rovers First published 2012 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

The Frog Scientist First published 2009 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.6/10

Saving the Ghost of the Mountain Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

Once A Wolf First published 1999 Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

Science Warriors Rank: , Original Star Rating: , Adjustred Star Rating: , Pop Rating:1.1/10

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