Praise for Mitchell's books

"It is often said that our oceans are less understood than the surface of the moon. Alanna Mitchell's informative and deeply moving book gives a wonderful portrait of a global marine ecosystem that desperately needs both greater popular understanding and international protection against looming catastrophe." ----Mark Lynas, Environmentalist and author of 'Six Degrees'

“Sea Sick is an adventure tale with scientists as the heroes. With wit, style and a powerful sense of history it takes us on a wonderful fact-finding tour beneath the surface of Earth’s largest habitat. It could help change the way we think about our relationship with the seas.” ----Roger Harrabin, BBC Focus Magazine

“ Sea Sick is the most comprehensive book to date on the state of our oceans. With a writer's eye for detail and a reporter's expertise in pulling in disparate information, Mitchell has woven a powerful and deeply unsettling story about our collective abuse of the cradle of all life. Fortunately, she also gives us hope and a path forward if we have the wisdom to act.” ----Maude Barlow

"...a gifted writer with an independent mind..." ----Kenyan paleontologist and author Richard Leakey

“…[Alanna Mitchell] writes intelligently and passionately. You need to read it too.” ----The Globe & Mail

“Humanity is visiting a desolation upon the world. We already bear primary responsibility for the extermination of more than 100,000 fellow species/fellow travelers. During the next few decades, that colossal massacre may well be doubled or trebled. Death is running amok on the earth, but especially in the sea. If you would know how and why, read Sea Sick . . . although it may make you heartsick.” ----Farley Mowat

"...lively, impassioned ..." ----Audubon Magazine

"Well written and inspiring..." ----Booklist

"...a gripping read..." ----The Melbourne Age

"A riveting book of revelations ..." ----Australian biologist and author Tim Flannery