Join us in welcoming Lawrence Wood author of “My Home in the Sea: The Underwater Memoirs of Norine Rouse”. Copies are available for purchase and signing.
Compiled from her own hand-written journals, My Home in the Sea: The Underwater Memoirs of Norine Rouse chronicles the life and times of a living coral reef community through the eyes of a true scuba-diving pioneer. Among the first female scuba instructors ever certified, Norine Rouse brought her passion and skill to Palm Beach, Florida, where she co-founded the Scuba Club of the Palm Beaches. During her multi-decadal career as a scuba instructor, she fell in love with the reef and its inhabitants, and through her steadfast journal-keeping, provided a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life in this underwater world.
From her legendary love for sea turtles to her notorious fearlessness of sharks, Norine’s journal entries provide unique insights into the natural history of dozens of marine species, and first-hand observations of the effects of both natural and man-made impacts on the coral reef environment. Moreover, her entries were infused with the wonder and awe the reef inspired within her, which never wavered throughout her long career.
About the author:
Dr. Larry Wood has been working with sea turtles for over 30 years. His lifelong interest in herpetology brought him from Pennsylvania to Florida, where he became involved with sea turtle nesting beach surveys, helped develop one of the first sea turtle rehabilitation facilities in the State, and created numerous public awareness and marine education programs. In 2004, he established the Comprehensive Florida Hawksbill Research and Conservation Program, which is the first and only long-term study of the abundance, distribution, and behavior of this Critically Endangered species in Florida waters. He is currently pursuing his research and public education interests as the Executive Director of the National Save The Sea Turtle Foundation, located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Author Dr. Larry Wood will be signing books purchased at the Palm Beach Book Store.
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