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Watching Giants

The Secret Lives of Whales
By Elin Kelsey
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Watching Giants by Elin Kelsey delves into the awe-inspiring world of marine life, particularly focusing on the majestic giants of the ocean, like whales. Through a blend of personal narratives and scientific insights, Kelsey explores the complex relationships between humans and these oceanic creatures, highlighting the importance of conservation and the emotional connections that form through the study of nature. This book offers a compelling perspective on the marvels of marine ecosystems.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by wildlife and the intricate beauty of our natural world. It offers a captivating exploration of the majestic lives of marine giants, blending personal stories with scientific insights. Perfect for nature enthusiasts who appreciate the interplay between human experiences and the wonders of the ocean.

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Watching Giants

Helps readers encounter humpback whales that build nets from bubbles, gain a disturbing maternal perspective on the dolphin-tuna issue, and uncover intimate details about whale sex. This book enables you to contemplate the meaning of the complex social networks that exist in the seas.

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Personal, anecdotal, and highly engaging, Watching Giants opens a window on a world that seems quite like our own, yet is so different that understanding it pushes the very limits of our senses.

Elin Kelsey's colourful first-person account, drawing from her rich, often humorous, everyday experiences as a mother, a woman, and a scientist, takes us to the incredibly productive waters of the Gulf of California and beyond, to oceans around the world. Kelsey brings us along as she talks to leading cetacean researchers and marine ecologists about their intriguing discoveries.

We encounter humpback whales that build nets from bubbles, gain a disturbing maternal perspective on the dolphin-tuna issue, uncover intimate details about whale sex, and contemplate the meaning of the complex social networks that exist in the seas.

What emerges alongside these fascinating snapshots of whale culture is a dizzying sense of the tremendous speed with which we are changing the oceans' ecosystems—through overfishing, noise pollution, even real estate development.

Watching Giants introduces a world of immense interconnectivity and beauty—one that is now facing imminent peril.

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Watching Giants by Elin Kelsey receives praise for its compelling exploration of the world of whales. It is described as both engaging and informative, sparking curiosity and showcasing the deep connection between whales and humans. The narrative is appreciated for its charm and its ability to captivate those interested in marine life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520261587

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 22 color illustrations, 1 b-w photograph

Contributors:

  • By Doc White
  • By Francois Gohier

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 214

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Education & Reference Elin Kelsey Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Elin Kelsey is the author of Saving Sea Otters, Finding Out about Whales, Strange New Species, and other books. She consults for environmental organizations including the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the World Conservation Union (IUCN). She is a faculty member in the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads University in Canada.

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