Author and Conservationist
Rachel Carson (1907-1964) was an American author, marine biologist, and conservationist.
FAST FACTS:
- She was a writer for the US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Educated people about marine wildlife and geography, as well as conservation
- Wrote multiple best selling books, including “The Sea Around Us,” which won the National Book Award
- Was ahead of her time when it came to environmental issues
- Advocated against the use of DDT and other pesticides, citing that it caused harm to the environment
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