Paula Diperna
Writing
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Follows Cousteau on a trip to Antarctica with 6 children, each chosen to represent one of the other continents in order to raise awareness about the global significance of Antarctica, the continent most crucial to world climate regulation.
Lilliput in Antarctica
On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in the pristine waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil. Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques Cousteau, takes us on a voyage to investigate first-hand the devastating impact of the U.S.'s largest oil spill. Amid the majestic mountains and ice floes of this serene setting, the leaking oil spreads like a virus staining and often killing everything it encounters. Harbor seals, sea otters, and bald eagles fall victim to the tragic accident.