When Marlowe the manatee comes across dangerous boat propellers, he becomes separated from his mother. Luckily, a group of fish find him and bring him home. But when all seems safe again, a new danger arises: the red tide. As his friends start to become sick, Marlowe realizes what he must do. By using the boat the fish call home, Marlowe pulls the bay inhabitants away from the red tide to safety. Captain Marlowe and the Red Tide is an informative and heartfelt tale with colorful illustrations.