{"product_id":"dry-tortugas-stronghold-of-nature-hardcover","title":"Dry Tortugas: Stronghold of Nature - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Wilson-Navarro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Visual Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare photographs that capture the beauty of a unique ecological treasure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn immersive journey into the stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and fragile ecosystems of Dry Tortugas National Park, this book combines captivating photographs with insightful narratives to highlight a remote archipelago that has profound ecological significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible only by seaplane or boat, located 70 miles west of Key West and part of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, the park includes seven enchanting islands and--with 99 percent of the park being underwater--a treasure trove of marine life. Through the lens of conservation photographer Ian Wilson-Navarro, readers will discover lush seagrass beds, vibrant coral reefs, and mesmerizing turquoise waters that are difficult for the public to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book's nearly 200 color images are accompanied by essays by Sarah Fangman, Cori Convertito, Curtis Hall, and Nancy Klingener, individuals with intimate knowledge of the park who explore its history, culture, and environment. They elucidate the complex relationships between nature and humanity that have long existed in the Dry Tortugas and emphasize the importance of preserving both historic structures such as Fort Jefferson on Garden Key and the undisturbed habitats that allow countless wildlife species to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom graceful green sea turtles and magnificent frigatebirds to intricate coral formations and spectacular starry skies, the photographs in \u003ci\u003eDry Tortugas\u003c\/i\u003e inspire awe and appreciation for an environmental sanctuary that serves as a baseline for Florida Keys ecology during a time of accelerating climate change for the planet. Educational and emotionally resonant, this book is a powerful testament to the park's allure and its incredibly special natural wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunding for this publication was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Wilson-Navarro\u003c\/b\u003e is a conservation photographer based in Key Largo. Wilson-Navarro's work focuses on documenting the ecosystems and natural resources found in the waters surrounding the Florida Keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.14 x 9.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457143685298,"sku":"9780813079127","price":35.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/aknUboUJF69780813079127.webp?v=1783029933","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/dry-tortugas-stronghold-of-nature-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}