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From rough seas to crystal clear waters of the Florida springs, David Attenborough swims with sea otters and dives with manatees, as he follows those mammals that left dry land millions of years ago and returned to the water to feed. He sails in the Pacific Ocean to find the largest mammal that has ever lived on this planet, the blue whale, a hundred feet or thirty meters long. He also witnesses a pod of high-speed dolphins pursuing their fish dinner....
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Covers 120 species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions. Information about each species covers every aspect of the animal's anatomy, life cycle, and behavior. The guide delineates evolution, worldwide population, migratory routes, and habitats, and describes feeding habits, vocalizations, social organization, surface behavior, and threats to and chances for survival. The text for each animal is accompanied by up to three richly detailed...
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"Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars, and other human activities make it difficult for marine mammals to communicate. This book will discuss, among many other topics, just how well marine...
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A first-hand account of the lives of captive killer whales by one of the most experienced orca trainers to emerge from SeaWorld. For over two decades, he worked with 20 different whales on two continents, building intense relationships with them. As his understanding of the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. And after the deaths of two trainers, he was certain that SeaWorld's wildly popular programs...
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Possessing what amounts to an alien form of intelligence, whales and dolphines also impart a sense of freedom and fellowship when observed in their natural environment. But when captured and penned in, they tell a different story-and often a tragic one. This film exposes the sordid history of the captive whale and dolphin business, which continues to this day. Viewers learn about the illegal trapping and transport of orcas, the thousands of dolphins...
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A scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of America's most beloved marine mammal park. It centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the United States, Naomi Rose, the author tells the story of the two-decade fight against public relations-savvy...
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This unprecedented volume presents a sweeping picture of what we know about the natural history, biology, and ecology of whales in the broad context of the dynamics of ocean ecosystems. Innovative and comprehensive, the volume encompasses multiple points of view to consider the total ecological impact of industrial whaling on the world's oceans. Combining empirical research, ecological theory and modeling, and historical data, its chapters present...
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