Blue Frontier

In The Blue Frontier Helvarg discusses the current state of U.S. marine ecosystems and profiles ongoing efforts by ocean activists, advocates and coastal communities that may lead to the future protection and restoration of the oceans.

Table of Contents:
Introduction - Fool's Gold - From Sea to Shining Sea - Oceanographers and Admirals - Quarrel on the Littoral - Oil and Water - A Rising Tide - Paradise With An Ocean View - Flushing the Coast - The Last Fish? - Drowning in Red Tape - Sanctuaries in the Sea - The Seaweed Rebellion - Notes and References - Bibliography

About the Author :
DAVID HELVARG is a prize-winning journalist.

Review :
"Pick up B"lue Frontier" and you won't be able to put it down."
--Paul R. Ehrlich, author of "Human Natures: Genes, Cultures, and the Human Prospect"

"An illuminating, insightful and sobering look at our imperiled oceans--and the challenges we must overcome if we are to save our 'blue frontier.'"
--Ted Danson, actor, Founding President, American Oceans Campaign

"Helvarg's on-site and at-sea narrative puts you where the action is."
--Carl Safina, author of "Song for the Blue Ocean"

"I thought I knew the ocean, until I read David Helvarg's book. "Blue Frontie"r is a fascinating read."
--Alexandra Paul, actress, Baywatch

"A must-read for anyone seeking to put the current debate in context."
--Jim Toomey, syndicated cartoonist, "Sherman's Lagoon"

"This insightful new book underscores the full measure of the challenge before us: If we hope to explore the blue frontier, we must travel cautiously, repairing the damage we have done, understanding before we exploit, and always preserving the natural systems that have created it."
--Senator John F. Kerry
"Pick up B"lue Frontier and you won't be able to put it down."
--Paul R. Ehrlich, author of "Human Natures: Genes, Cultures, and the Human Prospect
"An illuminating, insightful and sobering look at our imperiled oceans--and the challenges we must overcome if we are to save our 'blue frontier.'"
--Ted Danson, actor, Founding President, American Oceans Campaign
"Helvarg's on-site and at-sea narrative puts you where the action is."
--Carl Safina, author of "Song for the Blue Ocean
"I thought I knew the ocean, until I read David Helvarg's book. "Blue Frontier is a fascinating read."
--Alexandra Paul, actress, Baywatch
"A must-read for anyone seeking to put the current debate in context."
--Jim Toomey, syndicated cartoonist, "Sherman's Lagoon
"This insightful new book underscores the full measure of the challenge before us: If we hope to explore the blue frontier, we must travel cautiously, repairing the damage we have done, understanding before we exploit, and always preserving the natural systems that have created it."
--Senator John F. Kerry