Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting

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.

Author: Sandra Pollard
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 06/24/2014
Pages: 194
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781540210876
ISBN10: 1540210871
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)
- Nature | Animals | Marine Life
- Nature | Animals | Mammals

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