The Secret Life of Whales

Name: The Secret Life of Whales
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SKU: 9781742235547
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A Marine Biologist Reveals All

By Micheline Jenner

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The Secret Life of Whales by Micheline Jenner offers an insightful and engaging exploration into the complex lives of whales. Combining scientific observations with the author's personal encounters, the book delves into their behaviours, habitats, and communication methods, highlighting the intricate and majestic nature of these magnificent creatures. This captivating narrative brings forth a deeper understanding and appreciation for whales and the ecosystems they inhabit.
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If you're captivated by the mysteries beneath the ocean's surface and have a keen interest in marine life, you may find this book fascinating. It offers a unique insight into the world of whales, drawing from the author's personal experiences and scientific expertise to detail their complex behaviours, environments, and the challenges they face in today's changing seas.

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Marine biologist Micheline Jenner discovered humpback breeding grounds off the Kimberley coast, has swum through orange golfball-sized pygmy blue whale poo to uncover a feeding spot, and is one of very few people to witness a humpback whale giving birth. In The Secret Life of Whales, she reveals the unknown world of these giants of the deep and shares insights from her work with humpback, blue and pygmy blue whales, taking us from Australia to Antarctica and beyond.

Enlightening and eye-opening, The Secret Life of Whales reveals fascinating information about how whales live, tapping into Jenner's world-leading research and infectious enthusiasm for these magnificent creatures.

'Australia's whales are lucky to have had observers, admirers and protectors like Micheline Jenner. But so are the citizens of this island nation, for the Jenners have not only advanced our scientific knowledge, they've enriched our culture.' – Tim Winton

Micheline Jenner talks about her new book The Secret Life of Whales.

You can watch Micheline Jenner speaking about her whale research with the team at Studio 10.

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The Secret Life of Whales by Micheline Jenner is applauded for enhancing scientific understanding and enriching cultural perspectives on whales. Reviewers like Tim Winton commend Jenner's dedication to whale observation and protection, highlighting the book's contribution to both science and Australian culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742235547

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 248

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About the Author

Micheline Jenner is a marine biologist and co-founder of the Centre for Whale Research (Western Australia) Inc., an organisation whose research is represented in more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific papers. She has studied humpback and blue whales and conducted biodiversity and cetacean (whale, dolphin and porpoise) observation surveys since 1990. With her husband Curt, in 2010 Micheline received a Lowell Thomas Award from the Explorers Club for their work protecting blue whales in the Perth Canyon, Western Australia. Micheline is also a Master Mariner with multiple captain’s qualifications.