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Moby Duck
Book • 1999
Donovan Hohn's "Moby Duck" recounts the true story of 28,000 bath toys lost at sea in 1992.
These toys, including rubber ducks, beavers, and turtles, became unintentional oceanographic trackers, revealing the complex currents of the world's oceans.
The book follows their journey across continents, highlighting the impact of plastic pollution and the surprising ways science can be advanced by unexpected events.
It's a captivating blend of environmental science, adventure, and the human fascination with the unknown.
The narrative underscores the long-lasting effects of human actions on the environment and the interconnectedness of global ecosystems.
These toys, including rubber ducks, beavers, and turtles, became unintentional oceanographic trackers, revealing the complex currents of the world's oceans.
The book follows their journey across continents, highlighting the impact of plastic pollution and the surprising ways science can be advanced by unexpected events.
It's a captivating blend of environmental science, adventure, and the human fascination with the unknown.
The narrative underscores the long-lasting effects of human actions on the environment and the interconnectedness of global ecosystems.
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Tells the story of the rubber ducks lost at sea and how they helped to advance science.
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