![]() ![]() With a conservationist mindset, Giggs reiterates that the whale and its life, legacy, and precarious environmental state are reflective of the greater issues the Earth faces, from ecological upheaval to overconsumption. An adventurous explorer, the author immerses readers in an Australian whale watching tour and then dips into the deep international waters of Japan, where whaling ships flourish. Most importantly, she analyzes how their behavior can be predictive for the Earth’s future. Giggs presents the bounty of that scholarship in crisp, creatively written chapters addressing the many layers of the whale population’s unique physiology and evolutionary history, sociality, above-water balletic athleticism, and enigmatic “biophony” of their vocalizations. The entire ordeal inspired a research project that encompasses not only physical and ecological elements, but also artistic representations and philosophy. ![]() She became captivated by the animal after an informative encounter with the wildlife officer who euthanized the whale. Seafaring scrutiny of whales, their oceanic environment, and the dangers to their survival.įor Australian journalist Giggs, the sighting of a humpback whale beached on a local shoreline sparked her curiosity for the life and lore of the storied marine mammal. ![]()
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