Hawaii's Humpbacks: Unveiling the Mysteries

by Jim Darling

Humpback whale watchers in Hawaii and whale lovers everywhere will find this an easy guide to the latest research findings. An absorbing account of whale behaviour and how researchers try to document and understand it, this book is based on Dr Jim Darling's professional summary of recent research. He distinguishes speculation from fact and provides links to the original research articles. Research methods and technology are explained, showing how humans are unravelling these creatures' deep mysteries. Graced with extraordinary photographs and illustrations, the book traces the history of whale research from its beginnings through the present to a look into the future, setting signs of humpback survival against the possible restart of whaling.

239 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2009

Reviews

[Haley Kilgour · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, a fairly interesting and informative book about humpback whales. Of course the caveat being, most of this only applies to whales that migrate to Hawaii.

This did read quite a bit like a scientific paper. But it was well written for the layman.

I do think the sections and mating from the male and female perspective could’ve been combined as the information was quite repetitive through the sections.

I would also not recommend this to anyone simply interested in whale watching. This is very much intended for someone looking to know more about the animal.