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I buy my little cousin lots of science books, he's scarily intelligent and I'm constantly impressed by what he learns and retains.
He reads incredibly well, so I thought I'd try something a bit harder and got him this book, "my first encyclopedia of marine life". I leafed through it when visiting recently and it covers a lot. I found it incredibly informative but not in the dense way adult encyclopedias are, I think they hit just the right amount of information and "entertainment" that kids need. I think it'll last him until he's old enough to start learning from full blown textbooks though, because it does have good and relatively high level content.
It depends on reading level and ability etc, but I definitely think if you want something to educate and not just be showy (a flashy picture book is great, but I've always found kids can learn so much more than they're given credit for when they're interested and given the right resources), and if the interest remains long term, then it can be the basis for understanding most systems, animals, and concepts in marine biology.
Edit: and don't just go for stuffed whale sharks; there are all sorts of cool plush toys depending on interests! ... Whale sharks are awesome though.
Books: I like Dr. Tatiana's Sex advice to all Creation, The lady Tasting Tea http://www.amazon.com/Lady-Tasting-Tea-Statistics-Revolutionized/dp/0805071342, Cod, and Big Questions in Ecology and Evolution.
It will be critical to be familiar with the marine environment & critters but really matters is if you have a solid training in Ecology, evolution, biology, and biostatistics.
The other comment by u/notmadeinamerica, is very good advice. Regardless of what books you read, what will make the most (more than good grades in some respects) is what research experiences you obtain and if they lead to publications.
The earlier you can get in and do research or volunteer, the better.
This is important because Marine biology (and many life sciences) is flooded with people wanting to do it, but few opportunities. So make sure you start planning early to ensure you get the skills you need to be at or near the top. Back up plans are also a good idea (ex. GIS training opens many doors, Fisheries work, data analysis/coding, Wetland training, etc). It can be done, but don't this expect someone to hand you a job...Good luck!
Ok new recommendation that isn't a novel this time. I personally love Certainly More Than You Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast. It is mostly a book about specific fish species, but Milton Love (only his wife gets to call him Dr. Love) is an excellent and very comical writer. Half way through the book he even takes an intermission to talk about marine bio stuff that isn't fish.
Footwear is going to depend on what exactly you are doing. On trawling/dredging trips, I have a pair of shrimper boots (I prefer the taller boots, which are better at keeping water out of them). For wading, I have two sets of wading boots. I have soft wade boots, which are easier to put on and sufficient for mud/sand. I also have harder soled wade boots that last longer when you are frequently on rocks or oysters shells. I've even used a pair of hiking boots, which honestly lasted the longest but looked less professional. I also know a couple of people that swear by neoprene boots like these.
I also recommend that you get a UV Buff. Partly it's because I hate being covered in sunscreen. But it also protects you from wind and cold.
Get a decent pair of polarized sunglasses. Pick a lens color that is suitable for the waters where you are working. (I think you are technically supposed to use blue/green for oceanic waters, but I've always preferred a brown lens)
UV longleeves are a decent temperature-regulating alternative to the Columbia button-downs (they are basically just under armour shirts). Also I recommend looking into some cheaper off-brands (Columbia is expensive!). But DO NOT get the Columbia-style button downs with velcro in place of buttons at the collars/sleeves.
I also recommend investing in an inflatable life jacket. They tend to get in the way less when you are trying to work out on the water.
General parasite meds
General Fungal Meds
Any pet store should have them or something similar.
I also agree with fasting him and the poop theory.
When a fish gets sick, you just kind of shotgun remedies at them and hope for the best. They’re too small and fragile to experiment to find the exact cause.
You also might try a saltwater dip. There are plenty of instructions online. You can get a gallon of marine (salt) water for a couple of bucks at most fish stores.
Good luck!
You can download / torrent the PDF for the book, but I'd suggest buying a copy as well to support the author.
Really good book. They have another book for creatures as well.
YES!
The textbook I was taught from when taking Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity during undergrad. I still have the copy I bought (6th edition). It's really well written, easy enough to understand, and fairly well organized. It's strengths are in explaining the phylogenetic differences between similar clades and our current understanding of how evolution of the invertebrates occurred.
Here's a fun one on cetaceans. I love this book more than anything!
I tried finding something similar for fish and found this... the pictures seem awesome.
This one is a bit more wordy... but still encyclopedia format, which is simple, easy, and straightforward. Your niece can find one she likes and read about it.
Maybe something like Eyewitness Ocean would work. I loved the Eyewitness videos and books as a kid and they’ve held up pretty well!. I know you didn’t ask for videos, but here’s a link to the Eyewitness episode on oceans to give you an idea of the content the books and videos may have if you aren’t familiar with them. I watch the videos sometimes as an adult and still find I can learn things from them!
Edit: forgot to mention, the book covers everything from plate tectonics to plankton. I remember it being pretty comprehensive as a kid
There are special ear covers that you can use! Two of my marine biologist friends have ruptured their eardrums and use these:
https://www.amazon.com/Scuba-Diving-Mask-around-Protection/dp/B0021OZ1PW
I'll be honest, those ear muffs are a real pain in the butt, but they keep your ears totally dry. And bonus, you won't have any problems equalizing!
It isn't strictly marine bio, but The Wave is a good book about some legendary surfers and the science of rogue waves. The Ocean of Life is another good one by Callum Roberts, and Four Fish takes a critical look at four popular fish that humans rely on.
By Jacques Cousteau's grandson Fabian, I remember going through it for hours. It's not a kids book though (see first review), so I'd only get it if he's an advanced reader and super passionate.
https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Worlds-Last-Wilderness-Revealed/dp/0756636922
This is actually a great coloring book with lots of good information:
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Biology-Coloring-Book-Second/dp/006273718X
http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Biology-Coloring-Second-Edition/dp/006273718X
Its a must have. I still use it and it was my marine bio text book in highschool. Its actually really entertaining and more in depth than you would think.