Now and then, when I grow nostalgic about my ocean childhood – the wauling of gulls and the smell of salt, somebody solicitous will bundle me into a car and drive me to the nearest briny horizon. – Sylvia Plath

June is National Oceans Month, proclaimed such in 2016 by President Barack Obama:

“This month, let us continue the work of ensuring the well-being of these grand bodies of water and the communities that depend on them. As we celebrate the immense beauty and power of our oceans, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect them — now and for generations to come.”

In the midst of all we are contending with at this time, let us remember how integral the health of our oceans is to our own. To help us all be great stewards of the sea, we invite you to dip into the following titles for readers of all ages: Continue reading →