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Amanda Swinimer (BSc), a.k.a. “Mermaid of the Pacific,” hand harvests wild seaweed from the beaches and kelp forests of the Salish Sea for her business, Dakini Tidal Wilds. She also conducts seaweed tours and gives presentations on seaweed to schoolchildren and audiences of all ages, passing on her knowledge of ocean ecology and the nutritional benefits of seaweed. She is the author of The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest. She lives on the west coast of Vancouver Island with her two daughters.
"""Our planet is a water world, cold and mysterious to land animals like us. Thanks to Amanda Swinimer’s love story (her romance with kelp) we learn about these diverse sea plants that comprise vast forests, feed and shelter many sea animals and even influence the climate. This book is a fascinating guide to one of the most important groups of species in the world."" —David Suzuki ""The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed is a fabulous and fun book for young people—and for everyone! What an eye-opener. Thinking 'seaweed' is one thing is like thinking all forests are alike! So much cool science. Author Amanda Swinimer has done an amazing job in making seaweed science accessible!"" —Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada ""Amanda Swinimer’s seaweed guide for kids presents a richly illustrated sweep of seaweed fact, art and cookery. These are presented in the context of a challenged ocean and humanity. I recommend this book to you, to share with children of all ages."" —Louis Druehl, author of Pacific Seaweeds"
