Puget Sound Whales For Sale

Author : Sandra Pollard
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781625851390

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Puget Sound Whales for Sale by Sandra Pollard Pdf

A look at the history of the commercial capturing of orcas in Washington’s Puget Sound, the whales taken, and the efforts to save them. In November, 2005, Washington’s iconic killer whales, known as Southern Resident orcas, were placed on the endangered species list. It was a victory long overdue for a fragile population of fewer than one hundred whales. Author and certified marine naturalist Sandra Pollard traces the story and destinies of the many Southern Resident orcas captured for commercial purposes in or near the Puget Sound between 1964 and 1976. During this time, these highly intelligent members of the dolphin family lost nearly one-third of their population. Drawing on original archive material, this important volume outlines the history of orca captivity while also recounting the harrowing struggle—and ultimate triumph—for the Puget Sound orcas’ freedom. “Making liberal use of interviews, correspondence and newspaper accounts, as well as less intensive use of legislative, governmental, and nonprofit records, Pollard constructs an easily digestible narrative for lay individuals curious about the hunting of Puget Sound’s Northern and Southern Resident killer whale groups between 1965 and 1976. Puget Sound Whales for Sale significantly succeeds the former (Blackfish) in breadth and depth.” —Pacific Northwest Quarterly

Author : Sandra Pollard
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467140379

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Puget Sound Orca in Captivity, A: The Fight To Bring Lolita Home by Sandra Pollard Pdf

On August 8, 1970, the Southern Resident orcas of Puget Sound were herded into Penn Cove on Whidbey Island by explosives, spotter planes and speedboats in a coordinated effort to capture seven young whales. Between 1964 and 1976, dozens of these now-endangered orcas were torn from their home and sent to marine parks around the globe. Just over a decade later, all but one had died. This lone survivor is Tokitae, also known as Lolita, and she's spent most of her life performing at the Miami Seaquarium. For twenty years, the Orca Network has called for her release, and now the indigenous Lummi Nation, People of the Sea, have joined the fight. Author Sandra Pollard chronicles the extraordinary effort to bring Tokitae home.

Author : Jason Michael Colby
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780190673093

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Orca by Jason Michael Colby Pdf

Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and the author's own family history, this is the definitive story of how the feared and despised "killer" became the beloved "orca", and what that has meant for our relationship with the ocean and its creatures

Author : Daniel Francis,Gil Hewlett
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822034556670

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Operation Orca by Daniel Francis,Gil Hewlett Pdf

Through the story of Springer and Luna the larger history of orcas is explored in the Pacific Northwest and the whale's transformation for killer to icon.

Author : Sandra Pollard
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439665992

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A Puget Sound Orca in Captivity by Sandra Pollard Pdf

On August 8, 1970, the Southern Resident orcas of Puget Sound were herded into Penn Cove on Whidbey Island by explosives, spotter planes and speedboats in a coordinated effort to capture seven young whales. Between 1964 and 1976, dozens of these now-endangered orcas were torn from their home and sent to marine parks around the globe. Just over a decade later, all but one had died. This lone survivor is Tokitae, also known as Lolita, and she's spent most of her life performing at the Miami Seaquarium. For twenty years, the Orca Network has called for her release, and now the indigenous Lummi Nation, People of the Sea, have joined the fight. Author Sandra Pollard chronicles the extraordinary effort to bring Tokitae home.

Author : Ted Griffin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Animal trainers
ISBN : UCSC:32106007522185

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Namu, Quest for the Killer Whale by Ted Griffin Pdf

Author : David Neiwert
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781468312294

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Of Orcas and Men by David Neiwert Pdf

A journalist “convincingly spells out the threats to their survival, their misery in captivity, and what scientists can learn by studying them” (Kirkus). The orca—otherwise known as the killer whale—is one of earth’s most intelligent animals. Remarkably sophisticated, orcas have languages and cultures and even long-term memories, and their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. They are also benign and gentle, which makes the story of the captive-orca industry—and the endangerment of their population in Puget Sound—that much more damning. In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores an extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with human beings. Beginning with their role in myth and contemporary culture, Neiwert shows how killer whales came to capture our imaginations, and brings to life the often catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal. In the tradition of Barry Lopez’s classic Of Wolves and Men, David Neiwert’s book is a triumph of reporting, observation, and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom’s most remarkable members. Praise for Of Orcas and Men “Human beings need to learn from and understand the cooperative nature of orca society. Everyone who is interested in both animal and human behavior should read this remarkable book.” —Temple Grandin, New York Times–bestselling author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human “Powerful and beautifully written.” —Jane Goodall “Humans and killer whales have a long and complicated history, one that David Neiwert describes forcefully and eloquently in this fascinating and highly readable book.” —David Kirby, New York Times–bestselling author of Death at SeaWorld “[A] breathtaking survey of orca science, folklore, and mystery.” —The Stranger

Author : Peter Sugerman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1985-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0933331002

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Field Guide to the Orca Whales of Greater Puget Sound and Southern British Columbia by Peter Sugerman Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030621585

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Southern California OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) Oil and Gas Lease Sale, 1984 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031217011

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OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) Oil and Gas Leasing Sale No.39, Northern Gulf of Alaska by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Kirby
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250008312

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Death at SeaWorld by David Kirby Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of Evidence of Harm and Animal Factory—a groundbreaking scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America's most beloved marine mammal park Death at SeaWorld 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 US, Naomi Rose, Kirby tells the gripping story of the two-decade fight against PR-savvy SeaWorld, which came to a head with the tragic death of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. Kirby puts that horrific animal-on-human attack in context. Brancheau's death was the most publicized among several brutal attacks that have occurred at Sea World and other marine mammal theme parks. Death at SeaWorld introduces real people taking part in this debate, from former trainers turned animal rights activists to the men and women that champion SeaWorld and the captivity of whales. In section two the orcas act out. And as the story progresses and orca attacks on trainers become increasingly violent, the warnings of Naomi Rose and other scientists fall on deaf ears, only to be realized with the death of Dawn Brancheau. Finally he covers the media backlash, the eyewitnesses who come forward to challenge SeaWorld's glossy image, and the groundbreaking OSHA case that challenges the very idea of keeping killer whales in captivity and may spell the end of having trainers in the water with the ocean's top predators.

Author : David Nibert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216048060

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Animal Oppression and Capitalism by David Nibert Pdf

This important two-volume set unapologetically documents how capitalism results in the oppression of animals ranging from fish and chickens to dogs, elephants, and kangaroos as well as in environmental destruction, vital resource depletion, and climate change. Most traditional narratives portray humanity's use of other animals as natural and necessary for human social development and present the idea that capitalism is generally a positive force in the world. But is this worldview accurate, or just a convenient, easy-to-accept way to ignore what is really happening—a systematic oppression of animals that simultaneously results in environmental destruction and places insurmountable obstacles in the path to a sustainable and peaceful future? David Nibert's Animal Oppression and Capitalism is a timely two-volume set that calls into question the capitalist system at a point in human history when inequality and the imbalance in the distribution of wealth are growing domestically and internationally. Expert contributors show why the oppression of animals—particularly the use of other animals as food—is increasingly being linked to unfavorable climate change and the depletion of fresh water and other vital resources. Readers will also learn about the tragic connections between the production of animal products and global hunger and expanded regional violence and warfare, and they will understand how many common human health problems—including heart attacks, strokes, and various forms of cancer—develop as a result of consuming animal products.

Author : Darcey Steinke
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781786898135

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Flash Count Diary by Darcey Steinke Pdf

Menopause hit Darcey Steinke hard. First came hot flushes. Then insomnia. Then depression. As she struggled to understand what was happening to her, she slammed up against a culture of silence and sexism. Some promoted hormone replacement therapy, others encouraged acceptance, but there was little that offered a path to understanding menopause in an engaged way. Flash Count Diary is a powerful exploration into aspects of menopause that have rarely been written about. It is a deeply feminist book, honest about the intimations of mortality that menopause signals but also an argument for the ascendency, beauty and power of the post-reproductive years in women’s lives.

Author : Cliff Mass
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780295748450

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The Weather of the Pacific Northwest by Cliff Mass Pdf

Powerful Pacific storms strike the region. Otherworldly lenticular clouds often cap Mount Rainier. Rain shadows create sunny skies while torrential rain falls a few miles away. The Pineapple Express brings tropical moisture and warmth during Northwest winters. The Pacific Northwest produces some of the most distinctive and variable weather in North America, which is described with colorful and evocative language in this book. Atmospheric scientist and blogger Cliff Mass, known for his ability to make complex science readily accessible to all, shares eyewitness accounts, historical episodes, and the latest meteorological knowledge. This updated, extensively illustrated, and expanded new edition features: • A new chapter on the history of wildfires and their impact on air quality • Analysis of recent floods and storms, including the Oso landslide of 2014, the 2016 “Ides of October” windstorm, and the tornado that damaged 250 homes in Port Orchard on the Kitsap Peninsula in 2018 • Fresh insight on local weather phenomena such as “The Blob” • Updates on the latest technological advances used in forecasting • A new chapter on the meteorology of British Columbia Highly readable and packed with useful scientific information, this indispensable guide is a go-to resource for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand and appreciate the complex and fascinating meteorology of the region.

Author : Andrew Lamb,Bernard P. Hanby
Publisher : Madeira Park, BC : Harbour Pub.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822035722057

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Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest by Andrew Lamb,Bernard P. Hanby Pdf

Finalist for 2006 BC Booksellers' Choice Award In Honour Of Bill DuthieWith 1,700 superb colour photographs of over 1,400 species, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertebrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes is the most comprehensive collection of photographs of Pacific Northwest marine life ever published. It is designed to allow the reader to recognize virtually any coastal organism that might be encountered from southern Alaska to southern Oregon--from sea lettuces and feather boa kelp through to the leopard ribbon worm, Pacific red octopus, spiny-thigh sea spider and gutless awning-clam. Each species is identified with photographs and includes a description with information on range, habitat, appearance and behaviour.Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby have spent most of their lifetimes studying and recording Pacific Northwest marine life and have completed over 4,000 scuba dives between them. Some of the species included in this volume have never been featured in print before. Colour-coded for quick reference and including a glossary and full index, Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest is a must-have for serious biologists, scuba divers, beachcombers or anyone interested in marine life and beautiful underwater photography.