Masters of the Ocean Realm provides a colourful, accessible
introduction to how scientists study cetaceans, such as whales and
dolphins, and what they have learned. The book shows the interaction of
whales, dolphins, porpoises, and human cultures around the world and
discusses such conservation issues as tuna fishing, whaling, habitat
degradation, pollution, and the threat of extinction. Numerous colour
illustrations make the book appealing to a wide audience. Informative
sidebars address topics such as whale intelligence, the mystery of mass
strandings, and the tuna-dolphin controversy.