Blueplanet Quarterly. (Books: a new kind of blue).The Ocean Conservancy, formerly the Center for Marine Conservation, has more than just changed its name. It is approaching the future with a feverish feverish /fe·ver·ish/ (fe´ver-ish) febrile. fe·ver·ish adj. 1. Having a fever. 2. Relating to or resembling a fever. 3. Causing or tending to cause a fever. desire to conserve and protect the oceans by educating and inspiring the public through its new publication, Blueplanet Quarterly ($25 membership/subscription). Previously, the organization published a 24-page newsletter that focused on its activities and progress. Now these updates supplement wide-ranging wide-rang·ing adj. Covering a wide area; including much: a pianist's wide-ranging repertoire; a wide-ranging interview. , easy-to-read feature stories. The 48-page magazine includes captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. photography of ocean life as well as regular departments and columns that answer questions from concerned readers, debate issues about ocean advocacy The act of Pleading or arguing a case or a position; forceful persuasion. , bring the public up to date on current ocean issues and tell readers how to get involved. --C.H. |
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