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Audio Recordings
Rapture of the Deep: Humpback Whale Singing
Humpback Whale Singing recorded by CSI Board member Paul Knapp.
For more information about Paul's recordings, visit his web site at http://www.whalelistening.com/.
Soundings For The Whale
A Commemorative Educational Album by The Morgans
In 1885, during Connecticut's 250th Anniversary, New London was still actively engaged in the whaling trade, which for a time was the third ranking industry in New England. A century later, Connecticut's 350th celebration was joined by another milestone - the 10th Anniversary of the designation of the Sperm Whale (physeter macrocephalus) as Connecticut's "Official State Animal".
Connecticut's 100-year turnabout from a whale-hunting state to a whale-preserving state is the subject of a commemorative recording entitled "Soundings For The Whale". Produced by Morgan Productions, the album features the juxtaposition of traditional whale hunting songs alongside original preservationist songs, performed by The Morgans, whom Mystic Seaport has called "...understandably the most popular group presenting sea music in the New England area."
Deeply involved with the "Save The Whales" campaign since the early 1970's, The Morgans have performed at numerous concerts, fundraisers, nature symposia, on whale-watching trips, in schools, libraries, and museums for tens of thousands of people of all ages. Integrating the past with the present continues to be a primary focus of their musical presentations. "Soundings" is available in CD or cassette formats ($25.00 or $20.00 respectively, including shipping) with an accompanying educational booklet with lyrics to all of the songs.
Side A: The Song Of The Whales, The Diamond, Farewell To Tarwathie, Soon May The Wellerman Come, The Weary Whaling Grounds, Way, Hey, Roll And Go
Side B: The Greenland Whale Fisheries, Clouds, In Search Of 'THE WHALE', Rolling Down To Old Maui, Rolling Home To Old New England
MORGAN PRODUCTIONS, 168 Shore Road, Clinton, CT 06413-2340
Phone/Fax: 860-669-6648
Web:
http://Crackerbarrel-Ents.com/morgans.htm
Whale DVD's
CSI Board member Dan Knaub has produced two of the most amazing DVD's about named individual whales. Refer to the article in Whales Alive! by Dan about his documentary: Salt & Friends: Humpback Whales With Names. For more information and to purchase the DVD's visit his website at:
The Whale Video Co.
225 Indian Creek Dr.
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
USA
Phone: 717-763-9507
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/danknaub
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/danthewhaleman
Awesome Whales For Kids
What would you see if you went on 2,826 whale watching trips? We did just that and we share the most extraordinary sightings with you on this 67 minute DVD.
Now you will experience whales as if you are on the water with them, hear their songs and be amazed at their antics. Watching a whale is more fun when you know its name and we introduce 26 named humpback whales.
The Bonus Chapter is truly amazing. Stand by the railing and look down into Colt's blowholes as he and three of his friends surround the boat. Hear him trumpet loudly when one of the three humpbacks gives him a big push and then listen as they begin singing below you. You won't believe you eyes or ears!
Salt and Friends: Humpback Whales with Names
A DVD your entire family will love. Meet Salt, the star of this award winning DVD. Salt was the first humpback whale to be given a name. She now has 12 calves and 8 grand-calves.
Her friends include Pepper, another grandmother, Sockeye, a handicapped whale with a big personality, Colt, a large male who likes to spend time under boats and Reggie who plays a game with his flipper. The story of Long John Silver and its fantastic journey (and name change) will amaze and touch you.
Thirteen years in the making, this 60 minute visit with named whales is both entertaining and educational.
Books
There are of course numerous books about cetaceans. The purpose of this listing is to highlight some of the books that have been reviewed in our newsletter, Whales Alive!, and others which we think might be of special interest.
If you know of a book that you think we should add to this page, please let us know.
50 Ways to Save the Ocean
By David Helvarg, Jim Toomey (Illustrator)
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XV No. 2, April 2006.
Between Species, Celebrating the Dolphin-Human Bond
Edited by Toni Frohoff and Brenda Peterson
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XII No. 3, July 2003.
The World of Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises, Natural History and Conservation
by Tony Martin
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XII No. 3, July 2003.
Ahab's Wife
by Sena Jeter Naslund
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XII No. 2, April 2003.
The Dolphins of Hilton Head
by Dr. Cara M. Gubbins
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XII No. 1, January 2003.
Killer Whales of the World
by Dr. Robin W. Baird
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XII No. 1, January 2003.
Creatures of the Deep
In Search of the Sea's "Monsters" and the World They Live In
by Erich Hoyt
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XI No. 2, April 2002.
Bottlenose Dolphins
by Paul Thompson and Ben Wilson
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume XI No. 1, January 2002.
Eye of the Whale: Epic Passage from Baja to Siberia
by Dick Russell
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume X No. 4, October 2001.
The author's web site is http://www.dickrussell.org/
Meeting Dolphins: My Adventures in the Sea
by Kathleen Dudzinski
The author, Kathleen Dudzinski, is featured in the IMAX film, Dolphins.
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume IX No. 3, July 2000.
Tailey Whaley: A Tale of a Whale with a Whale of a Tail
by Charles Boyle
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Vol. VIII No. 3, July 1999.
Orca: Visions of the Killer Whale
by Peter Knudtson
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume VI No. 1, January 1997.
Whale Tales: Human Interactions With Whales
by Peter J. Fromm
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume V No. 2, April 1996.
Stellwagen Bank, A Guide to the Whales, Sea Birds, and Marine Life of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
by Nathalie Ward
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume IV No. 3, July 1995.
Eyewitness Handbooks: Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
by Mark Carwardine
Reviewed in Whales Alive!, Volume IV No. 3, July 1995.
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