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The Complete Whale-watching Handbook: A Guide to Whales, Dolphins, And Porpoises of the World
The Complete Whale-Watching Handbook is a spectacular celebration of whales, porpoises, and dolphins, and of the immense diversity of opportunities to view these spectacular marine mammals in the wild. Once the stuff of fishermen’s yarns and literary classics, we can all now experience the excitement of an eye-to-eye encounter with a whale, dolphin, or porpoise.
This book covers the biology of each creature listed, focusing on the species that can be seen on excursions, the behaviors likely to be encountered, and the nature of the industry. There is also a species guide, followed by a comprehensive region-by-region guide to whale-, dolphin-, or porpoise-watching opportunities worldwide. Up-to-date listings include contact information and a seasonal analysis of the species that can be expected. There are also sections explaining the study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, examining the impact of whale-watching on whale populations, and offering practical advice on how to view, photograph and enjoy these creatures in the wild.
This book covers the biology of each creature listed, focusing on the species that can be seen on excursions, the behaviors likely to be encountered, and the nature of the industry. There is also a species guide, followed by a comprehensive region-by-region guide to whale-, dolphin-, or porpoise-watching opportunities worldwide. Up-to-date listings include contact information and a seasonal analysis of the species that can be expected. There are also sections explaining the study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, examining the impact of whale-watching on whale populations, and offering practical advice on how to view, photograph and enjoy these creatures in the wild.
288 pages, Paperback
First published August 15, 2006
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July 6, 2008
I have had a life-long love of whales and dolphins and went on a whale-watching trip off the coast of massachusetts in High School, so this book was terrific for me! It brought back great memories of my own trip and also some of my childhood dreams of becoming a marine mammologist. This book includes some of the history of whale-watching, descriptions and facts on about every species out there (I would think), as well as anecdotes of different personal whale-watching experiences and where to see different species worldwide. It's a great book I'd love to own!
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