This book has found itself on the top of my list of favorite ocean books. Wow! Phenomenal read. “At Every Depth” takes the reader through different ocean habitats and ecosystems, highlighting specific species that are threatened while not making the reader lose hope.  It is incredibly informative and insightful, sharing about issues in the intertidal, to the Arctic, to the deep sea. “At Every Depth” stands out from others through sharing and highlighting the Indigenous people around the globe who are essential to saving the ocean but have historically been left out of conservation. 

This book doesn’t shy away from pointing out the harms that Western science and conservation have done to Indigenous people, culture, and the environment. The stories highlight how important Indigenous knowledge and culture are to protecting marine species and ecosystems. ”At Every Depth” talks about the many aspects of Western conservation that leaves Indigenous people out of the conversation, from Marine Protected Areas to aquaculture. This is so critical for people who want to help the ocean to be aware of and work to change. 

I also loved the flow of the book and what ecosystems/issues that the author chose to highlight. They were incredibly powerful and informative, at times emotional enough that I actually cried! Not just once, but twice. Not sad tears but hopeful tears. 

I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book so I can re-read it to highlight and bookmark information I’d love to be able to turn back too or relay to others. 

I received a free ARC via NetGalley for this book. Thank you to the publisher and author!