Lindsay Moore chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi, a
loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after
being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her. Informational
and awe-inspiring, Yoshi and the Ocean is a gorgeous picture book
about patience, perseverance, the ocean, and finding your way home.
A transformative story about the incredible journeys animals make
and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
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 stronger--and 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 25,000 miles in 1,003 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.
Lindsay Moore's 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, and 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 Yoshi's journey, information about sea turtles and
how you can help them, and additional resources.
