Doug Thompson (Books)

Doug Thompson Books

For over four decades, Doug Thompson has been a marine naturalist and ecologist, recognized internationally for his expeditions and for being among the first to identify the intimate “friendly whale” behavior in Mexico's San Ignacio Lagoon. As Director of Expeditions for The SummerTree Institute, he frequently lectures on the wonders of the natural world and leads wildlife and marine expeditions. Through richly woven stories of human interaction with the natural world, he shares his expertise, offering participants diverse and memorable experiences and a fresh perspective on nature and the environment.

Whales: Touching the Mystery

160 pages
6 hours of reading

Ever since his first contact with a gray whale as a teenager, Doug Thompson has had a passion for this majestic marine mammal. Here, he shares stories of whales he has met over his 30-year career, in particular the "friendly" Gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico. He describes the thrill of interacting with these gentle giants who seek out human contact within their birthing lagoons.Weaving his own and others' fascinating personal accounts with factual information he describes the hidden lives of whales, their mysterious migrations, and the modern threats they face in the world's waters. He also chronicles the efforts of human champions who are working to end whale hunting and promote whale watching - a far preferable economic alternative -worldwide.

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