My Home in the Sea: The Diving Memoirs of Norine Rouse

Name: My Home in the Sea: The Diving Memoirs of Norine Rouse
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9798350905618
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By Lawrence Wood PhD

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My Home in the Sea: The Diving Memoirs of Norine Rouse explores the captivating underwater world through Norine Rouse's diving experiences. The book delves into thrilling encounters with marine life and the adventure of uncovering sea secrets. This memoir offers a blend of scientific insight and personal anecdotes, capturing the magic and mystery of life beneath the waves.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the underwater world and appreciate compelling personal stories. It blends scientific insights with engaging anecdotes from the life of a renowned diver, offering a unique perspective on marine environments and the adventures of diving.

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In My Home in the Sea: The Diving Memoirs of Norine Rouse, readers are immersed in the aquatic world of a true scuba-diving pioneer. As one of the first female scuba instructors ever certified, Norine co-founded the Scuba Club of Palm Beaches and devoted her life to exploring the mesmerising realm beneath the waves.

Drawn from her meticulous handwritten journals, this memoir delivers a captivating account of Norine's multi-decade career. It showcases her profound love for sea turtles, her fearless encounters with sharks, and her insightful observations of countless marine species. It also offers a first-hand perspective on the impact of natural and man-made factors on coral reef environments.

Norine's entries, filled with the awe-inspiring wonder the reef instilled in her, provide a precious snapshot of the challenges and triumphs she experienced. My Home in the Sea: The Diving Memoirs of Norine Rouse is more than a book—it's a deep dive into an underwater world seen through the eyes of a woman whose spirit was as untameable as the sea itself.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798350905618

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 174

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About the Author

Dr. Larry Wood brings over three decades of expertise in herpetology and marine biology to his work. Originating from Pennsylvania, his passion for sea turtles led him to Florida where he made significant contributions to the field. He conducted sea turtle nesting beach surveys, played a key role in developing one of Florida's first sea turtle rehabilitation facilities, and created wide-reaching public awareness and marine education programs. In 2004, he launched the Comprehensive Florida Hawksbill Research and Conservation Program, the state's pioneering long-term study on this critically endangered species. Currently associated with the National Save The Sea Turtle Foundation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Dr. Wood continues his quest for knowledge and public education on marine life.