Into the Blue Book Club's next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 10 at 8 pm ET! Have any book suggestions? When you join the Into the Blue Book Club, you'll have the option to suggest some of your favorite ocean-themed books on our registration page.
Into the Blue Book Club will be reading captivating books about the ocean and marine life. Books can range from fiction, ocean-themed adventures to educational, non-fiction conservation topics. The goal of each choice is to select a book that will not only inform members on a variety of topics regarding marine science and conservation but also bring together like-minded individuals who share a common admiration for our blue planet.
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The book of discussion for our next meeting on July 10, 8 pm ET will be:
Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions
By: Dr. Ellen Prager and David Jones
Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?
With humor, easy-to-understand language, and fun illustrations, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and make science engaging and understandable for all. From dangerous marine life, coral reefs, and the deep sea to lightning, hurricanes, weather forecasting, the Sun, and climate change, they reveal what’s fact, what’s fiction, and how to find science-based answers. This book is perfect for anyone curious about the world around them, educators, science communicators, and even scientists who want to learn about and explain topics outside their expertise.
Be sure to come prepared with questions or email them to books@REEF.org beforehand!
Discussion Questions:
1. What new perspectives did the book offer about climate change? Did it shift or deepen your understanding of our environmental impact?
2.Do you think the megalodons and mermaids symbolize anything in the context of the climate crisis? How do these creatures help explore human fears or hopes about the future of the planet?
3. The book addresses common and sometimes whimsical questions about ocean and atmospheric science, aiming to combat misinformation and make science accessible to a broad audience. Which non-truth, myth, or misconception was an eye-opener for you and why? What had you previously thought and how long did you think that? Have you passed on that information and feel like you need to go correct yourself?
4.Were there any questions you felt they left out or made you wonder more about?
We look forward to seeing you at our next virtual meeting on July 10, 2025, at 8 pm ET.