The Last Ocean: The Toothfish and the Battle for Antarctica’s Soul. 53 min. and 87 min. versions. Dist. by the Video Project. 2013. $89. ISBN unavail. Gr 7 Up–The Ross Sea, a deep bay of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, is the most pristine and untouched expanse on the planet. It’s a fragile ecosystem and home to countless land, air, and ocean species, such as the Antarctic toothfish, more commonly known as Chilean sea bass. Several years ago, New Zealand began to allow limited fishing in this area, and in recent years up to 20 other countries have begun commercial fishing operations, to the extent that the toothfish is in grave danger of disappearing. And with its absence, the change in the food chain has brought danger to penguins, orca, and many other native creatures. The ongoing and often discouraging battle to save this unspoiled area is the focus of this important and beautifully documented film. Stunning photography, both on land and under the sea, attest to the significance of Antarctica and the urgency of the need to protect it. The many international scientists, environmentalists, and government officials who present their concerns and points of view advance their ideas in a calm manner, but their concern about the threat to this nature reserve is apparent. This is a very worthwhile addition to all collections on environment, ecology, and nature.–Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, formerly Trinity-Pawling School Library, Pawling, NY