Publisher's Synopsis
Key Selling Points This STEAM book examines the evolution, biology, habitat and threats to survival that bioluminescent species face on both land and in the ocean, and introduces young readers to a variety of bioluminescent species (there are quadrillions in the ocean alone) around the world and in various habitats. Explores topical issues, such as the effects of climate change, pollution, loss of habitat, overfishing, ocean acidification and invasive species on bioluminescent species. Examines the latest science on bioluminescent species. For example, it's being used to understand how cancer cells grow and how tropical diseases such as dengue fever and malaria spread. Profiles artists who make living art with bioluminescence, including Eduardo Kac's controversial fluorescent green, genetically modified live rabbit. Gives young readers practical tools to help conserve bioluminescent species, and shows how they can use citizen science to protect habitats and maintain biodiversity. The author is a biologist, the editorial director of the science journal Biodiversity and the author of two books in the Orca Footprints series (Saving the Night and Listen Up!).
