For most of us, especially here on the Prairies, the oceans aren’t much more than merely a concept. Even if we fly over them, cruise through them, swim/snorkel near their shores or eat their bounty, we know very little about them. They’re wide, deep, blue, beautiful at the edges and perhaps intimidating.
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They’re wide, deep, blue, beautiful at the edges and perhaps intimidating. Out of sight, out of mind. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? For most of us, especially here on the Prairies, the oceans aren’t much more than merely a concept.
Even if we fly over them, cruise through them, swim/snorkel near their shores or eat their bounty, we know very little about them. They’re wide, deep, blue, beautiful at the edges and perhaps intimidating. Out of sight, out of mind.
For people like us, Olive Heffernan has written a very special book. is a startling, important revelation, especially for anyone concerned about the environment. We humans are not only wreaking havoc on the land, we’ve now turned our rapacious attention to the oceans.
Matt Robart / Oregon State University In this 2006 photo, a.