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Author | : Serge Dedina |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780816518463 |
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Once hunted by whalers and now the darling of ecotourists, the gray whale has become part of the culture, history, politics, and geography of Mexico's most isolated region. After the harvesting of gray whales was banned by international law in 1946, their populations rebounded; but while they are no longer hunted for their oil, these creatures are now chased up and down the lagoons of southern Baja California by whalewatchers. This book uses the biology and politics associated with gray whales in Mexican waters to present an unusual case study in conservation and politics. It provides an inside look at how gray whale conservation decisions are made in Mexico City and examines how those policies and programs are carried out in the calving grounds of San Ignacio Lagoon and Magdalena Bay, where catering to ecotourists is now an integral part of the local economy. More than a study of conservation politics, Dedina's book puts a human face on wildlife conservation. The author lived for two years with residents of Baja communities to understand their attitudes about wildlife conservation and Mexican politics, and he accompanied many in daily activities to show the extent to which the local economy depends on whalewatching. "It is ironic," observes Dedina, "that residents of some of the most isolated fishing villages in North America are helping to redefine our relationship with wild animals. Americans and Europeans brought the gray whale population to the brink of extinction. The inhabitants of San Ignacio Lagoon and Magdalena Bay are helping us to celebrate the whales' survival." By showing us how these animals have helped shape the lifeways of the people with whom they share the lagoons, Saving the Gray Whale demonstrates that gray whales represent both a destructive past and a future with hope.
Author | : Karen Latchana Kenney |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Gray whale |
ISBN | : 9781662254529 |
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Author | : Mary Lou Jones |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 625 |
Release | : 2012-12-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0080923720 |
Download The Gray Whale: Eschrichtius Robustus Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Gray Whale: Eschrichtius robustus provides an introduction to the understanding of Eschrichtius robustus or the gray whale. This book explores the life processes, reproduction, and growth of large cetacean populations. Organized into four parts encompassing 25 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the gray whale evolution, fossils, and subfossil remains, range, and systematics in historical times. This text then presents the historical of gray whale exploitation and the economic importance of these whales to humans. Other chapters consider the gray whale migration, abundance, and seasonal distribution in the wake of the California population's recovery from depletion. This book discusses as well the methods used in shore-based censuses during migration and in aerial surveys of gray whales taken on their winter grounds. The final chapter deals with some innovative approaches to the study of free-ranging cetaceans. This book is a valuable resource for anthropologists, paleontologists, biologists, and naturalists.
Author | : Serge Dedina |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780816518456 |
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Once hunted by whalers and now the darling of ecotourists, the gray whale has become part of the culture, history, politics, and geography of Mexico's most isolated region. After the harvesting of gray whales was banned by international law in 1946, their populations rebounded; but while they are no longer hunted for their oil, these creatures are now chased up and down the lagoons of southern Baja California by whalewatchers. This book uses the biology and politics associated with gray whales in Mexican waters to present an unusual case study in conservation and politics. It provides an inside look at how gray whale conservation decisions are made in Mexico City and examines how those policies and programs are carried out in the calving grounds of San Ignacio Lagoon and Magdalena Bay, where catering to ecotourists is now an integral part of the local economy. More than a study of conservation politics, Dedina's book puts a human face on wildlife conservation. The author lived for two years with residents of Baja communities to understand their attitudes about wildlife conservation and Mexican politics, and he accompanied many in daily activities to show the extent to which the local economy depends on whalewatching. "It is ironic," observes Dedina, "that residents of some of the most isolated fishing villages in North America are helping to redefine our relationship with wild animals. Americans and Europeans brought the gray whale population to the brink of extinction. The inhabitants of San Ignacio Lagoon and Magdalena Bay are helping us to celebrate the whales' survival." By showing us how these animals have helped shape the lifeways of the people with whom they share the lagoons, Saving the Gray Whale demonstrates that gray whales represent both a destructive past and a future with hope.
Author | : Karen Latchana Kenney |
Publisher | : Great Animal Comebacks |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2018-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781641282826 |
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Author | : Brenda Peterson |
Publisher | : National Geographic |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780792241027 |
Download Sightings Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In this powerful collection of "Sightings, " award-winning Native American author Hogan teams up with acclaimed novelist Peterson to document the serene beauty, mystery, and controversy surrounding gray whales as they migrate from Alaska to Mexico. 16-page full-color photo insert.
Author | : Ruth Penwell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 10 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Gray whale |
ISBN | : |
Download The Rescue of J.J., the Infant Gray Whale Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Describes how J.J., a baby gray whale born off the California coast and separated from her mother, was rescued and cared for by Sea World veterinarians and animal care specialists.
Author | : Marta Lindsey |
Publisher | : Arbordale Publishing |
Total Pages | : 19 |
Release | : 2015-01-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1628554606 |
Download Little Gray's Great Migration Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Little Gray loved his lagoon and the humans who came to visit him there. One day, Mama announces that they must swim north to a far-away sea. At first he is sad to leave his home, but Little Gray soon realizes the importance of their journey. What happens along the way and how does Little Gray help his mother? Swim along with Little Gray as he finds the way to this special, food-filled sea.
Author | : Caroline Arnold |
Publisher | : Troll Communications |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2000-03-07 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780816756537 |
Download Baby Whale Rescue Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Describes how J.J., a baby gray whale born off the California coast and separated from her mother, was rescued and returned to the open sea.
Author | : Terry Tamminen |
Publisher | : Seventh Generation Advisors |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Whales |
ISBN | : 9780615553955 |
Download Watercolors Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
What would you do if you found an abandoned baby, who was hungry and confused? What would you do if this baby was a whale? Terry Tamminen, former Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency, shares his remarkable true story about the rescue of JJ the Whale, a day old gray whale that was found abandoned in Marina del Rey, California. He takes us through his incredible journey and the set-backs he encountered, including bureaucratic obstacles, the daunting task of figuring out what and how to feed a 1600 pound baby, and finding a safe home for the infant. Not only is this a book about whale rescue, but a touching example of human will and compassion. Tamminen introduces us to the various characters involved-- many volunteering their time to save the animal, all deeply devoted to saving the animal-- creating an emotional picture of the power of human collaboration. Compelling and riveting, Watercolors captures the urgency felt by the people involved in the rescue. At the same time, it educates the reader about gray whales, providing a glimpse into their life experiences. But most importantly, this book is a call to action: although we may not all have the chance encounter of meeting and directly saving a baby whale, our actions and decisions that we make on a daily basis are affecting these mysteriously beautiful creatures.