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Rick LeCouteur
Inviting young readers to marvel at the wonder of nature's creatures
Recommended Reading
As an author with a deep passion for the natural world, Rick LeCouteur has created this space to foster a love and understanding of wildlife and nature in both young readers and their guardians. Here, you'll find a collection of educational tools and inspiring reading materials designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration.
Grow Your Vision
Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Inter-generational changes in perception of the state of the environment
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The tendency for people to define pristine nature as nature the way they first saw it, rather than the way it was in the beginning
Are You Suffering From Shifting Baseline Syndrome?
What is shifting baseline?
The oceans' shifting baseline
Industrial Krill Fishing
A rapidly expanding industry that targets krill, small crustaceans that play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as a primary food source for many species, including whales, seals, penguins, and fish.
The rise in industrial krill fishing, driven by the demand for krill oil and other products used in aquaculture feed, human dietary supplements, and pet foods, has raised significant concerns among environmentalists and scientists.
Antarctic Krill Fishing
Longline Fisheries
Longline fishermen use lines that can extend for up to 50 miles, with thousands of baited hooks branching off from the main line.
Unfortunately, the baited hooks attract a vast array of species that are not intentionally targeted, including albatross and petrels.
Longline Fishing
How Bycatch Occurs
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