Colby, Jason M.
Orca
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190673093
- author:
- Colby, Jason M.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 408
- Dimensions:
- 24.3 x 16.4 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 24.3 x 16.4 x 2.7 centimetres (0, Science, Biology, Marine Biology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Orca: How We Came to Know and Love the Ocean's Greatest Predator By Jason M. Colby Oxford University Press, 2018 For decades, killer whales were viewed as a threat, their numbers dwindling due to hunting by whalers, fishermen, and even military forces. However, this perception began to shift in the mid-20th century with the emergence of live display. The first person to swim and perform with a captive killer whale was Seattle entrepreneur Ted Griffin, who started capturing and selling others, including Sea World's first Shamu. The public's fascination with killer whales grew rapidly, transforming their image from a feared predator to a charismatic and friendly creature. Scientists gained access to live orcas, while environmental activism, such as Greenpeace's anti-whaling campaigns, began to take shape in the Pacific Northwest. Yet, as people came to love these marine predators, they also began to oppose their captivity and fight for their freedom. This book tells the story of how the feared "killer" became the beloved "orca", and what that has meant for our relationship with the ocean and its creatures.
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