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The Last Sunset in the West
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A Hauntingly Beautiful Portrait of Scotland's Western Edges
Natalie Sanders' atmospheric exploration of the Hebrides
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About the Ebook
Fully revised edition with updated information on the surviving members of the orca pod. In 2014, marine biologist Dr Natalie Sanders joined the crew of the research vessel Silurian to seek out Britain's West Coast Community of orca and study them before we lose them forever. Though this orca pod has delighted scientists and whale watchers for years, we still know relatively little about them, and what we do know comes mostly from citizen science and chance encounters. But what is abundantly clear is that pollution, entanglement, military sonar and climate change continue to have an enormous impact on whales and dolphins and other marine life throughout the world's oceans. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the marine world in this age of climate change. A captivating yet poignant account, it takes the reader from the Western Isles of Scotland to Vancouver Island and elsewhere. It also delves deep into the history of our relations with these beautiful and sentient creatures to explain what their loss means and how we can avoid similar tragedies in the future.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Experience the wild beauty of Scotland's western islands through evocative prose
- Discover the communities, landscapes, and traditions of the Hebrides
- Read nature writing that captures the soul of Scotland's most remote places
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Beautifully written and deeply moving — a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about this iconic species' Scottish Field
'Deeply engaging — essential reading for anyone who cares about the planet we live on and those we share it with' Undiscovered Scotland
'A passionate and poignant account of the tiny and doomed community of orcas found off the West Coast of Scotland' Scottish Wildlife Magazine
'Thought-provoking and very timely' Mark Carwardine, author of Whales and Dolphins: The Ultimate Guide to Marine Mammals
'A wonderfully passionate account' Gordon Buchanan
About the Author
Having completed her PhD in marine biology, Natalie Sanders now works as a marine consultant and has collaborated with the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and charities in British Columbia, Canada. She lives in south-west England with her husband and two children.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 04 July 2024
Print Length: 320 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788857215
Format: Ebook
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