num_pages: 64
description: Lindsay Moore the acclaimed author-illustrator of Sea Bear chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi a loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25000 miles after being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her. Equal parts informational and awe-inspiring Yoshi and the Ocean is a gorgeous picture book about patience perseverance the ocean and finding your way home.In 1997 a young loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from the ocean after an injury to her shell. The fishermen who rescued her named her Yoshi and took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town South Africa. She was rehabilitated there and grew strongerand larger!every day. She also became one of the most popular exhibits at the aquarium. After twenty years in captivity Yoshi was released back into the ocean and traveled more than 25000 miles in 1003 days to find her way home. A tracking device on her shell transmitted data about her journey to marine biologists and turtle enthusiasts of all ages around the world.Like Lindsay Moores acclaimed debut Sea Bear Yoshi and the Ocean is a transformative story about the incredible journeys animals may make and about the interconnectedness of the natural world. Lindsay Moores gorgeous watercolor paintings enrich her moving lyrical and informative text. This picture book touches on topics such as conservation oceanography natural selection the food chain currents geography making Yoshi and the Ocean an ideal choice for parents teachers librarians and anyone interested in nature and the ocean. Includes a map of Yoshis journey information about sea turtles and how you can help them and additional resources.
language: English
title: Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home
publisher: Greenwillow Books