Marley & The Sapphire Sea

When Marley, a sharp-eyed Quaker parrot who sails aboard the Sunswept, senses that something is wrong beneath the waves, she and her crew, Captain Jo and young Kai, set out to investigate a damaged coral reef. What begins as a quiet mystery unfolds into an adventure about ghost fishing gear, abandoned nets, and the fragile balance that keeps an entire reef ecosystem alive.Marley & the Sapphire Sea blends heartfelt storytelling with real marine science, teaching young readers about coral bleaching, dolphin intelligence, and the power of cooperation over individual heroics. Book 1 in the Marley's Treasure Chest series, this richly illustrated adventure includes a Reflective Questions section and a Guardian Pledge activity, making it a perfect read for young ocean lovers, classrooms, and family read-alouds alike.