26 WATERLINE
DECEMBER 2012
Sharing her love of the sea with kids Sea-lover Emma Richardson is hoping her children’s science book ‘Ruby and the Sea Creatures’ will introduce a new generation to the wonders on our doorstep. Photo by Tracy Hardy.
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As a child growing up in England the young Emma Richardson fell under the spell of a warm country halfway around the world with bountiful oceans and wonderful seas to explore. These were the stories her father, Robert Andrucci, would share with her about his great memories from living here and expeditions with the Tauranga Dive Club. Years later Emma has adopted Tauranga as her home and the seasoned marine biologist is sharing her love of the sea with a new generation, through a children’s book on marine science. A mum herself, Emma has been frustrated by a lack of good children’s science books and is now doing her part to fill a gap. The story is about a young girl, Ruby, who is listening to her father’s story about the sea creatures he saw as a scuba diver. Emma says the book is partly a tribute to her dad, who gave her love of the sea. Fittingly it uses photos her father took when diving. “I’m excited about getting the book out there and am already working on two other books.” Emma’s continuing to share her love for the unseen marine world on our doorstep in her next projects – a children’s book on seaweed and a more detailed book on the subject for adults. In keeping with Emma’s hope that children will use it to help them learn about the creatures in our seas, a waterproof version of the book is available for the beach. For details email eandrucci@xtra.co.nz By Hamish Carter