Ocean Outbreak

Harvell is a skilled science writer and covers the topics with sufficient depth to keep disease aficionados on their toes, marveling at the complexity of diseases in the ocean. . . .The narrative is beautifully written and designed to even be consumed by people who know nothing about infectious [marine] diseases or, worse yet, might fear words like microbe or pathogen the way a 6th grade math phobe would look at his/her first quadratic equation. * The SeaDoc Society Blog * [Harvell] is a writer with a style that is as captivating as it is informative. * The Well-Read Naturalist * ,,,an engaging, eye-opening report on the diseases affecting the health of the ocean...Harvell writes from a scientist's perspective, yet her style is down to earth and her prose is accessible. As such, she achieves her essential objective of making the public more aware of the seriousness of the threats that ocean pathogens pose to our food supplies, economies, livelihoods, and health. * Foreword Reviews * ...a sobering account of what it happening to our seas. . . .This book is a must-read for all who care about the future of our oceans. * Times Higher Education * Harvell vividly recounts her work at the front line, studying die-offs such as the past decade's catastrophic starfish crash. . . . a succinct summation of two decades of research. * Nature * Despite the daunting challenge that marine diseases present, Harvell's book manages to inspire both pragmatism and optimism, which likely stems from the immense number of people working alongside Harvell to better understand these issues. * Forbes Online * Harvell gives readers an inside look at the diseases that are on the rise beneath the waves....in a detailed, engaging narrative. * Smithsonian *