Dive Into the Stories the Ocean Has to Tell
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet. It’s a source of food and scientific discovery, a place for recreation and relaxation, and the inspiration for countless stories.
This World Ocean Day, we've curated a collection of books that bring the ocean closer to home: tales of fishers and chefs, scientists and explorers, children discovering wonder at the shoreline, and home cooks reconnecting with what's on their plate.
Whether you're looking for a gripping memoir, a practical cookbook, an old classic, a picture book to read with a young one, or even an underwater fantasy, there's something in this collection for everyone.
Some MSC Favorites
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Blue Mind
by Wallace J Nichols, 2014
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Endurance
Alfred Lansing, 1959
The Beast of Cretacea
Tod Strasser, 2015
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Rory
Sarah Cullen, 2021
See the full collection
Join our Healthy Oceans Reading Challenge
To help readers explore the ocean through books this summer, we’ve created an ocean themed book bingo. Download your free bingo card, then work your way through the squares as you read and explore!
Here's how it works:
- Download your bingo card: print it out or keep it on your phone. Each square features an ocean theme you'll find in many of our book recommendations.
- Choose a book: pick one from our collection or grab one you already have. Any ocean setting, fishing expedition, or seafood theme counts.
- Check off your squares as you read: and let us know when you get Bingo!
- Share your completed card with us for a chance to win a prize pack valued at US$200. Email a picture of the card to [email protected].
- Take action: try sustainable seafood, visit a shoreline, or share a book with a friend.
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