Mark Carwardine's Guide to Whale Watching in North America

Mark Carwardine

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Bloomsbury Natural History
01 September 2017

Marine & freshwater mammals; Wildlife: mammals

No one ever says 'I can't remember if I've seen a whale.' A close encounter with one of the most enigmatic and remarkable creatures on the planet is a life-changing experience.

This comprehensive and authoritative guide covers everything you need to know about where, when and how to watch whales, dolphins and porpoises in North America. Packed with useful information and top tips to help you get the most out of your trip, it includes a thorough account of whale-watching opportunities in some of the world's hotspots, from Hawai'i and Vancouver Island to the Gulf of Maine and Baja California, as well as detailed accounts of every cetacean species found in North America.

Whether you want to watch Blue Whales in Monterey Bay, Killer Whales in the San Juan Islands, Narwhals in the high Arctic or North Atlantic Right Whales in the Bay of Fundy, this is an ideal companion.

By: Mark Carwardine
Imprint: Bloomsbury Natural History
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 594g
ISBN: 9781472930699
ISBN 10: 147293069X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 September 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Whale Watching and Caring for Whales North America's Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises Where to Go Whale and Dolphin Watching in North America Map of Whale Watching Countries in North America United States Canada Mexico Glossary Further reading Acknowledgements Image credits Index

Whale expert Mark Carwardine has been studying, protecting, photographing and taking people to see whales and dolphins all over the world for 30 years, and has written many books on the subject. He presented the weekly half-hour programme Nature on BBC Radio 4 for many years, co-presented the six-part BBC2 series Last Chance to See (and various spin-offs) with Stephen Fry, and co-presented the six-part BBC2 series Museum of Life. A professional zoologist and best-selling author, he has written a regular column in BBC Wildlife magazine for more than a decade.